December weather forecast
Paramus, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paramus, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). An average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Paramus, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Paramus, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Paramus, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.4 snowfall days, and 4.96" (126mm) 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 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Paramus, New Jersey, is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Paramus 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Paramus?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Paramus, is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Paramus?

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

How much does it rain in Paramus in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Paramus in December?

In Paramus, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paramus?

December has the shortest days of the year in Paramus, New Jersey, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Paramus have in December?

In Paramus, New Jersey, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Paramus?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paramus, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Paramus?

In Paramus, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Paramus?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Paramus?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paramus, NJ

Average temperature in December - Paramus, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°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 (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Paramus, NJ

Average pressure in December - Paramus, 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
Paramus, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Paramus, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Paramus, NJ

Average humidity in December - Paramus, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Paramus, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Paramus, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Paramus, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Paramus, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Paramus, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Paramus, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Paramus, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Paramus, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paramus, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Paramus, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Paramus, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Paramus, NJ

Average UV index in December - Paramus, 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
Paramus, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Paramus, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Paramus, NJ

Average visibility in December - Paramus, 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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