December weather forecastPine Beach, NJ

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Pine Beach, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.1°F (2.3°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Pine Beach records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) in December, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pine Beach, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pine Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.4 days and collects up to 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Pine Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 48.6°F (9.2°C).
Note: One needs to be cautious in 48.6°F (9.2°C) waters. 55.4°F (13°C) is already forbidding, but sub14°F (-10°C) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pine Beach.
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

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Pine Beach experiences an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

In Pine Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Pine Beach, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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.

In Pine Beach, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Pine Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 48.6°F (9.2°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

53.1°F

45°F

38.7°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.9mph

12.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.7

2.8

4.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.6

17.6

20.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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 sea temperature in December
Pine Beach, NJ

Average sea temperature in December: 48.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.8°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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
Pine Beach, 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).