December weather forecast
Fort Lee, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Lee, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). During December, Fort Lee's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average 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. In Fort Lee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Lee.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fort Lee is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Fort Lee?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fort Lee, records 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Lee?

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Fort Lee in December?

In Fort Lee, New Jersey, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Fort Lee?

The months with the most snowfall in Fort Lee, New Jersey, are February, March and December, with an average 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Fort Lee in December?

In Fort Lee, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Lee?

The month with the shortest days in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Lee have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Lee?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Lee?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fort Lee is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Lee?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Fort Lee?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Lee, New Jersey, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Lee, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Lee, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Lee, NJ

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).

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