December weather forecast
Short Hills, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Short Hills, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Short Hills's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Short Hills's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Short Hills, New Jersey, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Short Hills, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Short Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Short Hills are January through April, November and December. In Short Hills, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Short Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Short Hills, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Short Hills is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Short Hills in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Short Hills, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.4°F (0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Short Hills?

The months with the highest humidity in Short Hills are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Short Hills?

In Short Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Short Hills in December?

In Short Hills, New Jersey, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Short Hills in December?

In December, in Short Hills, New Jersey, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Short Hills?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Short Hills?

In Short Hills, New Jersey, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Short Hills?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Short Hills?

In Short Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Short Hills?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Short Hills?

In Short Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average temperature in December - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°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 (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average pressure in December - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average humidity in December - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Short Hills, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Short Hills, NJ

Average UV index in December - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average visibility in December - Short Hills, 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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