December weather forecastCarteret, NJ
December
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 high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Carteret's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a still cold 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Carteret, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.2 rainfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Carteret, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.5 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carteret.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, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carteret, NJ
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
