December weather forecast
Morris Plains, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Morris Plains, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.8°F (4.9°C) and min 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Morris Plains, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Morris Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Morris Plains, New Jersey, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Morris Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.72" (247mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Morris Plains is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Morris Plains, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Morris Plains in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Morris Plains, is 40.8°F (4.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Morris Plains?

The months with the highest humidity in Morris Plains, New Jersey, are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December in Morris Plains?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Morris Plains in December?

In Morris Plains, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Morris Plains in December?

In Morris Plains, New Jersey, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Morris Plains?

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

How many hours of daylight does Morris Plains have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Morris Plains?

On the first day of December in Morris Plains, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Morris Plains have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Morris Plains?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Morris Plains?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Morris Plains 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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average temperature in December - Morris Plains, 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 (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average pressure in December - Morris Plains, 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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Morris Plains, 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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average humidity in December - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Morris Plains, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Morris Plains, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Morris Plains, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Morris Plains, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Morris Plains, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Morris Plains, 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 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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Morris Plains, NJ

Average UV index in December - Morris Plains, 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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average visibility in December - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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