December weather forecast
Chatham, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Chatham, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). December nights in Chatham are marked by an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Chatham.

Rainfall

In Chatham, New Jersey, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chatham are January through May, October through December. In Chatham, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chatham, there are 26 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chatham.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chatham. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Chatham?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Chatham, is 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Chatham?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Chatham?

The average relative humidity in December in Chatham, New Jersey, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Chatham in December?

In Chatham, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Chatham?

In Chatham, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chatham?

December has the shortest days of the year in Chatham, New Jersey, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chatham have in December?

In December, the average day length in Chatham, New Jersey, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Chatham?

On the first day of December in Chatham, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chatham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chatham, New Jersey, is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chatham?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Chatham?

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

Average temperature in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chatham, NJ

Average pressure in December - Chatham, 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
Chatham, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chatham, NJ

Average humidity in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chatham, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chatham, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chatham, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chatham, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chatham, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chatham, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chatham, NJ

Average UV index in December - Chatham, 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
Chatham, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Chatham, NJ

Average visibility in December - Chatham, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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