December weather forecastHolland, NJ

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holland, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Holland tends to fall to a consistent average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Holland is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Holland, New Jersey, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Holland, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 12.13" (308mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Holland, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Holland, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Holland, NJ

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Holland, NJ

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).