December weather forecast
Plainfield, NJ

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Weather in December

As the final month of the year, December experiences a significant drop in temperature, with a high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a chilling low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Notable is the return of snowfall in December, amounting to an average of 1.46" (37mm). The city turns into a white wonderland as the first snow of the season covers Plainfield. Short, chilly days are the defining characteristics of December, as the city embraces the winter season. Despite the cold, the holiday spirit keeps the atmosphere vibrant, ending the year on a high note.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Plainfield corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). In December, Plainfield experiences a temperature dip to an average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Plainfield, New Jersey. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Plainfield.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 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 in Plainfield. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Plainfield during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Plainfield, is 42.3°F (5.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Plainfield?

The months with the highest humidity in Plainfield, New Jersey, are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Plainfield?

The average relative humidity in December in Plainfield, New Jersey, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Plainfield?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Plainfield in December?

In Plainfield, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plainfield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Plainfield have in December?

In Plainfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Plainfield?

On the first day of December in Plainfield, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Plainfield?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average temperature in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average pressure in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average humidity in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Plainfield, NJ

Average UV index in December - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, NJ

Average visibility in December - Plainfield, 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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