December weather forecastFort Lee, NJ
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fort Lee, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.1°F (5.6°C) and min 32.7°F (0.4°C).Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). During December, Fort Lee observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).Humidity
In Fort Lee, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Fort Lee, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.4 rainfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Lee, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Lee, 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
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Lee, 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
Fort Lee, NJ
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Fort Lee, 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).





