December weather forecast
Saddle River, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Saddle River, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C) from November's cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). In December, the average low-temperature in Saddle River records at a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Saddle River, New Jersey, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saddle River, there are 28 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saddle River.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Saddle River during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Saddle River, is 40.8°F (4.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Saddle River?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Saddle River?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Saddle River?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Saddle River?

In Saddle River, New Jersey, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Saddle River?

In Saddle River, New Jersey, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saddle River?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Saddle River?

In December, the average day length in Saddle River, New Jersey, is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Saddle River?

On the first day of December in Saddle River, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saddle River have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Saddle River is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Saddle River?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Saddle River?

In Saddle River, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average temperature in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average pressure in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average humidity in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 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
Saddle River, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saddle River, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average UV index in December - Saddle River, 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
Saddle River, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average visibility in December - Saddle River, 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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