December weather forecast
Old Tappan, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Old Tappan, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Old Tappan is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Old Tappan. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Old Tappan, in December, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Old Tappan.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. 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. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Old Tappan in December?

In Old Tappan, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Old Tappan?

In Old Tappan, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Old Tappan?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Old Tappan, New Jersey. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Old Tappan?

In Old Tappan, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Old Tappan in December?

In Old Tappan, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Old Tappan?

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

How many hours of daylight does Old Tappan have in December?

In Old Tappan, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Old Tappan?

On the first day of December in Old Tappan, New Jersey, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Tappan have in December?

In Old Tappan, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Old Tappan?

The months with the lowest UV index in Old Tappan, 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 Old Tappan?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Old Tappan, New Jersey, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average temperature in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average pressure in December - Old Tappan, 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
Old Tappan, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average humidity in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Old Tappan, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Tappan, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average UV index in December - Old Tappan, 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
Old Tappan, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Old Tappan, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Old Tappan, NJ

Average visibility in December - Old Tappan, 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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