December weather forecastMontvale, NJ
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Montvale, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). In Montvale, an average nighttime temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is expected during December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Montvale, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Montvale is 4.7h.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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Montvale, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Montvale, 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
Montvale, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Montvale, NJ
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Montvale, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Montvale, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Montvale, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Montvale, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 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
Montvale, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Montvale, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Montvale, 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
Montvale, NJ
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Montvale, NJ
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
