December weather forecast
Mountainside, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Mountainside, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). December brings Mountainside a consistent average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Mountainside are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mountainside. In Mountainside, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Mountainside, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mountainside.
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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mountainside. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Mountainside?

Mountainside in December has an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, 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, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Mountainside?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Mountainside?

The average relative humidity in December in Mountainside is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Mountainside?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mountainside. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Mountainside in December?

In Mountainside, New Jersey, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mountainside?

In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mountainside?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mountainside have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mountainside?

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 Mountainside, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mountainside?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mountainside, New Jersey, is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mountainside?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mountainside?

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

Average temperature in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average pressure in December - Mountainside, 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
Mountainside, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mountainside, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.3 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
Mountainside, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountainside, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average UV index in December - Mountainside, 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
Mountainside, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average visibility in December - Mountainside, 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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