December weather forecast
Barnegat Light, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Barnegat Light, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Barnegat Light's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at a wintry 37°F (2.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Barnegat Light, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.1 days and collects up to 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Barnegat Light, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Barnegat Light, there are 12.7 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Barnegat Light, New Jersey, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Barnegat Light. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Barnegat Light in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Barnegat Light, is 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37°F (2.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Barnegat Light?

In Barnegat Light, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Barnegat Light?

In Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Barnegat Light?

In Barnegat Light, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Barnegat Light?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Barnegat Light have in December?

In Barnegat Light, New Jersey, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Barnegat Light?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Barnegat Light have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Barnegat Light, New Jersey, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Barnegat Light?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Barnegat Light.

What is the UV index reading in December in Barnegat Light?

In Barnegat Light, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average temperature in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average pressure in December - Barnegat Light, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average humidity in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average UV index in December - Barnegat Light, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Barnegat Light, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Barnegat Light, NJ

Average visibility in December - Barnegat Light, 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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