December weather forecast
Clifton, NJ

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Clifton, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature drops from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). The average low-temperature, in Clifton, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Clifton. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Clifton, New Jersey. In Clifton, New Jersey, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Clifton, there are 25.7 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Clifton, New Jersey, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Clifton?

The average high-temperature, in December, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Clifton?

The months with the highest humidity in Clifton are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Clifton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clifton, New Jersey, is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Clifton?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Clifton in December?

In December, in Clifton, New Jersey, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Clifton?

In Clifton, New Jersey, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clifton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Clifton, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Clifton?

The average day length in December in Clifton is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Clifton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 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 Clifton?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Clifton, New Jersey, is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Clifton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Clifton?

In Clifton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clifton, NJ

Average temperature in December - Clifton, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clifton, NJ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Clifton, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Clifton, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clifton, NJ

Average humidity in December - Clifton, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clifton, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Clifton, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clifton, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Clifton, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clifton, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Clifton, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Clifton, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Clifton, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clifton, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clifton, NJ

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clifton, NJ

Average UV index in December - Clifton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Clifton, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Clifton, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Clifton, NJ

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

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

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