December weather forecastHawthorne, NJ
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hawthorne, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41°F (5°C) and min 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41°F (5°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) throughout December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Hawthorne, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hawthorne, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hawthorne, New Jersey, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Hawthorne, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Hawthorne, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 41°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 (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Hawthorne, 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
Hawthorne, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Hawthorne, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Hawthorne, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Hawthorne, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hawthorne, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hawthorne, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hawthorne, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hawthorne, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Hawthorne, 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
Hawthorne, 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).
Average visibility in December
Hawthorne, 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).
