December weather forecast
Maplewood, NJ

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Weather in December

December weather in Maplewood is characterized by winter features, including low temperatures that dip down to 31.1°F (-0.5°C) on average. The increase in snowfall inches marks the full arrival of winter. Given the shortest daylight duration and fewer sunshine hours, nights during this month are long and cold. Despite the low temperatures and short days, the trend of declining rainfall continues, ending the year on a dry note.

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). The low-temperature average for Maplewood during December stands at a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Maplewood.

Rainfall

In December, in Maplewood, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Maplewood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.3 days and collects up to 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Maplewood, New Jersey, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 3.7" (94mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Maplewood, New Jersey, the average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Maplewood?

The high-temperature, in December, in Maplewood, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Maplewood?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Maplewood, New Jersey.

What is the average humidity in December in Maplewood?

In December, the average relative humidity in Maplewood, New Jersey, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Maplewood?

In December, in Maplewood, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Maplewood in December?

In December, in Maplewood, New Jersey, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Maplewood?

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

How many hours of daylight does Maplewood have in December?

The average day length in December in Maplewood, New Jersey, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Maplewood?

On the first day of December in Maplewood, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Maplewood have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Maplewood?

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 intensity in December in Maplewood?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average temperature in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°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 (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average pressure in December - Maplewood, 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
Maplewood, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average humidity in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maplewood, 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
Maplewood, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average UV index in December - Maplewood, 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
Maplewood, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Maplewood, NJ

Average visibility in December - Maplewood, 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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