December weather forecast
Edison, NJ

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Weather in December

December sees the return of full-blown winter conditions and the weather is visibly cold. The month presents a significant amount of snowfall compared to previous months, having 0.94" (24mm). Outdoor activities become limited due to cold temperatures and snowfall. While it is the start of the holiday season, December in Edison projects a delightful winter wonderland scene.

Temperature

The shift from November to December in Edison involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Edison's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a still wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Edison, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Edison, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Edison, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Edison, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Edison are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Edison in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Edison, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Edison?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Edison, New Jersey.

What is the average humidity in December in Edison?

The average relative humidity in December in Edison, New Jersey, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Edison?

In Edison, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Edison in December?

In Edison, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Edison?

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

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Edison?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Edison, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Edison?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Edison?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Edison?

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

Average temperature in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°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 (25°F).

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Average pressure in December
Edison, NJ

Average pressure in December - Edison, 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
Edison, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Edison, NJ

Average humidity in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Edison, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Edison, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Edison, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Edison, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Edison, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Edison, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Edison, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Edison, NJ

Average UV index in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Edison, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Edison, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

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Average visibility in December
Edison, NJ

Average visibility in December - Edison, 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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