December weather forecastDeans, NJ

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Deans, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.2°F (6.2°C) and min 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Deans records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Throughout December, Deans encounters an average temperature drop to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Deans, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min 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 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Deans experiences an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

In Deans, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Deans, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Deans is 4.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Deans, NJ

  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Deans, 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
Deans, NJ

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Deans, NJ

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Deans, NJ

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Deans, NJ

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deans, NJ

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deans, NJ

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Deans, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deans, NJ

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Deans, 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
Deans, NJ

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Deans, 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).