December weather forecast
Fortescue, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Fortescue, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.4°F (1.9°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fortescue, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fortescue, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Fortescue. In Fortescue, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fortescue.
On the first day of December in Fortescue, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Fortescue?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fortescue, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fortescue?

The average relative humidity in December in Fortescue is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fortescue?

In Fortescue, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fortescue?

In Fortescue, New Jersey, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fortescue?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Fortescue have in December?

The average day length in December in Fortescue is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fortescue?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fortescue have in December?

In Fortescue, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fortescue?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Fortescue?

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

Average temperature in December - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average pressure in December - Fortescue, 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
Fortescue, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fortescue, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average UV index in December - Fortescue, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Fortescue, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Fortescue, NJ

Average visibility in December - Fortescue, 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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