Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). During December, Paterson consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Paterson are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall in Paterson are July and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Paterson. In Paterson, New Jersey, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.9 snowfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Paterson, New Jersey, is 4.8h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Is December cold in Paterson?
What is the most humid month in Paterson?
What is the average humidity in December in Paterson?
What is the rainiest month in Paterson?
How much does it rain in Paterson in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Paterson?
What is the month with the shortest days in Paterson?
How many hours of daylight does Paterson have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Paterson?
How many hours of sunshine does Paterson have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Paterson?
What is the UV index reading in December in Paterson?
Average temperature in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 3.07"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paterson, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Paterson, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Paterson, 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
Paterson, NJ
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Paterson, 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).
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