Clifton weather in December (New Jersey, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Clifton this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Clifton typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Clifton in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Clifton. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Clifton climate page with graphs.

 

Clifton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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