December weather forecast
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ridgefield Park, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Ridgefield Park's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ridgefield Park is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.4 days and aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ridgefield Park are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Ridgefield Park during December?

In December, in Ridgefield Park, the average high-temperature 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. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ridgefield Park?

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

How much does it rain in Ridgefield Park in December?

In Ridgefield Park, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ridgefield Park?

In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Ridgefield Park?

In December, the average day length in Ridgefield Park is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ridgefield Park?

On the first day of December, 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 Ridgefield Park?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ridgefield Park is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ridgefield Park?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Ridgefield Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ridgefield Park is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average temperature in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average pressure in December - Ridgefield 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average UV index in December - Ridgefield 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ridgefield 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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