December weather forecastIsland Heights, NJ
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Island Heights, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). December's average low-temperature is a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C), reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak temperatures.Humidity
In Island Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Island Heights, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Island Heights, 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
Island Heights, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Island Heights, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Island Heights, NJ
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Island Heights, 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).
