December weather forecast
Ortley Terrace, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ortley Terrace, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Ortley Terrace notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Ortley Terrace sustains an average of approximately an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Ortley Terrace is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Ortley Terrace. In Ortley Terrace, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ortley Terrace, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.1 days and aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ortley Terrace is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ortley Terrace, New Jersey, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Ortley Terrace?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ortley Terrace, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ortley Terrace?

In Ortley Terrace, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Ortley Terrace?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Ortley Terrace?

In Ortley Terrace, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ortley Terrace in December?

In Ortley Terrace, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ortley Terrace?

The month with the shortest days in Ortley Terrace, New Jersey, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ortley Terrace?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ortley Terrace?

On the first day of December in Ortley Terrace, New Jersey, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ortley Terrace have in December?

In Ortley Terrace, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ortley Terrace?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ortley Terrace are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ortley Terrace?

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

Average temperature in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average pressure in December - Ortley Terrace, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 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
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ortley Terrace, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ortley Terrace, 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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