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Weather on December 20

Elizabeth, NJ

55 Years of Data

Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
28°F
Warmest
1998
47°F avg
Coldest
1980
15°F avg

About This Date

December 20th in Elizabeth, NJ typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 41°F and lows near 28°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 20th was in 1998 (47°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (15°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 44% of recorded December 20th dates, with snow falling 16% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.3"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for December 20th in Elizabeth, NJ? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202540°27°33°
202439°33°36°0.13"0.3"
202349°31°40°
202242°30°36°
202140°23°32°
202038°28°33°0.03"
201934°21°28°
201853°30°42°0.91"
201750°34°42°
201634°18°26°
201545°33°39°
201433°31°32°
201350°33°42°
201248°32°40°0.2"
201148°40°44°0.05"
201039°25°32°
200933°22°27°0.97"4.3"
200830°23°27°0.05"0.6"
200749°35°42°0.03"
200646°32°39°
200538°20°29°
200420°10°15°0.1"0.1"
200334°26°30°
200258°30°44°0.41"
200147°38°42°
200036°24°30°0.13"0.6"
199960°32°46°2.44"
1998warmest50°44°47°
199750°37°44°
199632°20°26°
199523°17°20°0.56"2.9"
199446°29°37°
199346°33°40°
199250°35°43°0.2"
199139°23°31°
199046°33°40°
198933°19°26°
198856°30°43°
198746°36°41°0.79"
198642°34°38°
198528°15°22°0.15"0.5"
198450°35°43°
198324°14°19°
198241°33°37°0.1"0.2"
198126°15°21°
1980coldest24°15°
197933°21°27°0.03"0.6"
197844°26°35°0.64"
197740°35°37°0.2"
197647°35°41°0.66"
197540°18°29°
197444°33°39°
197355°26°41°0.38"
197246°40°43°0.51"
197145°37°41°0.15"
55 years of data from ELIZABETH

Elizabeth, NJ Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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Elizabeth, NJ Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.3"12.5"JFMAMJJASOND5.2"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Elizabeth, NJ Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Elizabeth, NJ

Elizabeth, NJ has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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