December weather forecast
Summit, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Summit, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Summit's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Summit are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Summit, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In Summit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Summit are January through May, October through December. In Summit, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Summit, New Jersey, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Summit are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Summit?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Summit, is 40.8°F (4.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Summit?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Summit.

What is the average humidity in December in Summit?

In Summit, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Summit in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Summit?

In December, in Summit, New Jersey, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Summit?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Summit?

The average day length in December in Summit is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Summit?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Summit, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Summit?

In Summit, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Summit?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Summit?

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

Average temperature in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Summit, NJ

Average pressure in December - Summit, 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
Summit, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Summit, NJ

Average humidity in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Summit, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Summit, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Summit, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Summit, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Summit, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Summit, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Summit, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Summit, NJ

Average UV index in December - Summit, 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
Summit, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Summit, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Summit, NJ

Average visibility in December - Summit, 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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