December weather forecast
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Hopatcong, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°F (4°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). The low-temperature average for Lake Hopatcong during December stands at a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.

Rainfall

In Lake Hopatcong, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 35.87" (911mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lake Hopatcong, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 23.62" (600mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lake Hopatcong, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lake Hopatcong in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lake Hopatcong, records 39.2°F (4°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Lake Hopatcong?

The months with the highest humidity in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Hopatcong?

In December, the average relative humidity in Lake Hopatcong is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake Hopatcong?

In Lake Hopatcong, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lake Hopatcong in December?

In Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Hopatcong?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Lake Hopatcong?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Hopatcong?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Hopatcong, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Hopatcong?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lake Hopatcong is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake Hopatcong?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lake Hopatcong?

In Lake Hopatcong, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average temperature in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average pressure in December - Lake Hopatcong, 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
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average humidity in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 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
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Hopatcong, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average UV index in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average visibility in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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