December weather forecast
Clayton, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clayton, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Clayton sees an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In Clayton, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Clayton, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Clayton, New Jersey, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Clayton, New Jersey, is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Clayton?

In Clayton, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clayton?

In Clayton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Clayton?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Clayton?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Clayton in December?

In Clayton, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clayton?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Clayton?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Clayton?

On the first day of December in Clayton, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clayton have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Clayton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Clayton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Clayton is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clayton, NJ

Average temperature in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clayton, NJ

Average pressure in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Clayton, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clayton, NJ

Average humidity in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clayton, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clayton, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clayton, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Clayton, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clayton, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clayton, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clayton, NJ

Average UV index in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Clayton, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Clayton, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Clayton, NJ

Average visibility in December - Clayton, 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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