December weather forecast
Elmwood Park, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). During December, the temperature in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is averaged to a low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Elmwood Park are July and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elmwood Park, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, there are 24.9 snowfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Elmwood Park, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 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

In Elmwood Park, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Elmwood Park in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Elmwood Park?

The months with the highest humidity in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Elmwood Park?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Elmwood Park?

The wettest months in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, are July and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elmwood Park in December?

In Elmwood Park, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elmwood Park?

December has the shortest days of the year in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, New Jersey, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elmwood Park?

On the first day of December in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:02 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 many hours of sunshine does Elmwood Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood Park?

The months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elmwood Park?

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

Average temperature in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average pressure in December - Elmwood Park, 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
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average humidity in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmwood Park, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average UV index in December - Elmwood Park, 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
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average visibility in December - Elmwood Park, 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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