December weather forecast
River Vale, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in River Vale, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). December in River Vale generally records an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in River Vale is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in River Vale, New Jersey, is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in River Vale are January through April, November and December. In River Vale, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in River Vale, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
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 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in River Vale. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in River Vale in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in River Vale, records 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent 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 River Vale?

The average relative humidity in December in River Vale, New Jersey, is 76%.

What is the wettest month in River Vale?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in River Vale in December?

In River Vale, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in River Vale?

In River Vale, in December, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in River Vale?

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

How many hours of daylight does River Vale have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in River Vale?

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 River Vale, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does River Vale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in River Vale is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in River Vale?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in River Vale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in River Vale is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
River Vale, NJ

Average temperature in December - River Vale, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
River Vale, NJ

Average pressure in December - River Vale, 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
River Vale, NJ

Average wind speed in December - River Vale, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
River Vale, NJ

Average humidity in December - River Vale, 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 (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
River Vale, NJ

Average rainfall in December - River Vale, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
River Vale, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - River Vale, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
River Vale, NJ

Average snowfall in December - River Vale, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
River Vale, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - River Vale, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
River Vale, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River Vale, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
River Vale, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - River Vale, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
River Vale, NJ

Average UV index in December - River Vale, 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
River Vale, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - River Vale, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
River Vale, NJ

Average visibility in December - River Vale, 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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