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

Is December a good time to explore Paterson weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Paterson typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -2°C.

Precipitation

Paterson in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 141 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Paterson. May, June, August and September typically offer 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 Paterson climate page with graphs.

 

Paterson, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 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.

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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