December weather forecast
Westwood, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Westwood, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

Westwood's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). Westwood witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Westwood, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Westwood, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Westwood, 40.8°F (4.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Westwood, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Westwood, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Westwood, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Westwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Westwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Westwood, NJ

Average temperature in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Westwood, NJ

Average pressure in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Westwood, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Westwood, NJ

Average humidity in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Westwood, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Westwood, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westwood, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westwood, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westwood, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westwood, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Westwood, NJ

Average UV index in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Westwood, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Westwood, NJ

Average visibility in December - Westwood, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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