December weather forecast
Carteret, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Carteret, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Carteret's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Carteret is 76%.

Rainfall

In Carteret, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carteret, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.2 days and collects up to 8.9" (226mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Carteret. In Carteret, in December, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Carteret, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.5 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Carteret, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Carteret is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carteret. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Carteret?

December temperatures in Carteret, New Jersey, vary between a high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carteret?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Carteret?

In Carteret, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Carteret in December?

In Carteret, New Jersey, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carteret?

The month with the shortest days in Carteret, New Jersey, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carteret have in December?

In Carteret, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carteret?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carteret, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carteret?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Carteret?

The months with the lowest UV index in Carteret are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Carteret?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carteret, NJ

Average temperature in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carteret, NJ

Average pressure in December - Carteret, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Carteret, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carteret, NJ

Average humidity in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carteret, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carteret, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carteret, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carteret, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carteret, NJ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carteret, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carteret, NJ

Average UV index in December - Carteret, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Carteret, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Carteret, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Carteret, NJ

Average visibility in December - Carteret, 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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