December weather forecast
Ocean City, NJ

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ocean City, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). In December, in Ocean City, New Jersey, the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

In Ocean City, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in Ocean City, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.9 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Ocean City. Throughout December, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ocean City, New Jersey, is December, with an average of 9h and 28min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Ocean City, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ocean City 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Ocean City?

The average high-temperature, in December, is 46.2°F (7.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ocean City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ocean City is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ocean City?

In December, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Ocean City?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in December in Ocean City?

In Ocean City, the average seawater temperature in December is 48°F (8.9°C). Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ocean City?

The month with the shortest days in Ocean City, New Jersey, is December, with an average of 9h and 28min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ocean City have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ocean City is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ocean City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ocean City?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ocean City is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ocean City?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ocean City, New Jersey.

How high is the UV index in December in Ocean City?

In Ocean City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average temperature in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ocean City, NJ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.3°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 28min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 53min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 28min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average UV index in December - Ocean City, 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
Ocean City, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Ocean City, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ocean City, 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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