December weather forecast
Palisades Park, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Palisades Park, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Palisades Park, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

In Palisades Park, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Palisades Park, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Palisades Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Palisades Park are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall in Palisades Park, New Jersey, are February, March and December, with an average 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Palisades Park, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Palisades Park?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Palisades Park, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palisades Park?

In Palisades Park, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Palisades Park in December?

In Palisades Park, New Jersey, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Palisades Park?

The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Palisades Park in December?

In Palisades Park, New Jersey, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palisades Park?

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

How many hours of daylight does Palisades Park have in December?

The average day length in December in Palisades Park, New Jersey, is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palisades Park?

On the first day of December in Palisades Park, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Palisades Park?

The average sunshine duration in December in Palisades Park is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Palisades Park?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Palisades Park?

In Palisades Park, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Palisades Park, NJ

Average temperature in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average pressure in December - Palisades Park, 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
Palisades Park, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average humidity in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Palisades Park, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palisades Park, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average UV index in December - Palisades Park, 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
Palisades Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average visibility in December - Palisades Park, 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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