December weather forecast
West Orange, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Orange, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

West Orange's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is witnessed in West Orange throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Orange, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) 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 in West Orange, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Orange 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in West Orange?

In West Orange, 41.7°F (5.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, 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, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in West Orange?

The months with the highest humidity in West Orange, New Jersey, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in West Orange?

In West Orange, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in West Orange in December?

In West Orange, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in West Orange?

In West Orange, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Orange?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Orange have in December?

In West Orange, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Orange?

On the first day of December in West Orange, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Orange?

In December, the average sunshine duration in West Orange, New Jersey, is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Orange?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in West Orange?

In West Orange, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Orange, NJ

Average temperature in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average pressure in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average wind speed in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average humidity in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average rainfall in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average snowfall in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Orange, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Orange, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average UV index in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average visibility in December - West Orange, 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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