December weather forecast
Ridgefield, NJ

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Ridgefield in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ridgefield is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ridgefield, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ridgefield, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgefield, 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, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ridgefield, the average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Ridgefield during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ridgefield, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ridgefield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ridgefield?

In Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield?

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

How much does it snow in Ridgefield in December?

In Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ridgefield have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ridgefield?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgefield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ridgefield?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ridgefield?

In Ridgefield, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ridgefield, NJ

Average temperature in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average pressure in December - Ridgefield, 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, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average UV index in December - Ridgefield, 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, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ridgefield, 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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