December weather forecast
Garfield, NJ

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Garfield, 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 decreases from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). In Garfield, the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Garfield, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Garfield, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Garfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Garfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Garfield, New Jersey, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Garfield?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Garfield, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°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 computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Garfield?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Garfield, New Jersey.

What is the average humidity in December in Garfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Garfield?

In Garfield, New Jersey, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Garfield?

In Garfield, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garfield?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Garfield?

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 many hours of sunshine does Garfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Garfield is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Garfield?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Garfield?

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

Average temperature in December - Garfield, 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 (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Garfield, NJ

Average pressure in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Garfield, NJ

Average humidity in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Garfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Garfield, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Garfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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
Garfield, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Garfield, NJ

Average UV index in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Garfield, NJ

Average visibility in December - Garfield, 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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