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

What does the weather outlook for Rutherford look like in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Rutherford tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Rutherford in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 141 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rutherford. 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 Rutherford climate page with graphs.

 

Rutherford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 124 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 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.

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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
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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