December weather forecast
Pleasantville, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pleasantville, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Pleasantville documents an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) for the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pleasantville, New Jersey, are January through April, November and December. In Pleasantville, New Jersey, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pleasantville, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 13 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Pleasantville, in December, the average water temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: Engaging in a swim in 48°F (8.9°C) can threaten life. Brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) waters is uneasy, and submersion below 50°F (10°C) can lead to cold shock and disrupted breathing patterns, varying by individual.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pleasantville, 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 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pleasantville, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pleasantville. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Pleasantville in December?

In Pleasantville, 46°F (7.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 37°F (2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pleasantville?

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

What is the wettest month in Pleasantville?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Pleasantville in December?

In Pleasantville, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pleasantville in December?

In December, in Pleasantville, New Jersey, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in December in Pleasantville?

In Pleasantville, in December, the average water temperature 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 Pleasantville?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pleasantville?

In Pleasantville, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pleasantville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 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 Pleasantville?

In Pleasantville, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pleasantville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pleasantville?

In Pleasantville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average temperature in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average pressure in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average humidity in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 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 sea temperature in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NJ

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average UV index in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasantville, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Pleasantville, NJ

Average visibility in December - Pleasantville, 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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