December weather forecast
Port Elizabeth, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Elizabeth, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Port Elizabeth in December experiences a low-temperature average of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Port Elizabeth, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Port Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Port Elizabeth, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Port Elizabeth, during the entire year, snow falls for 13 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Port Elizabeth is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Port Elizabeth, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Port Elizabeth are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Port Elizabeth?

The high-temperature, in December, in Port Elizabeth, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Port Elizabeth?

The average relative humidity in December in Port Elizabeth is 77%.

How much does it rain in Port Elizabeth in December?

In Port Elizabeth, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Port Elizabeth in December?

In Port Elizabeth, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Port Elizabeth?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Port Elizabeth?

In December, the average day length in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Elizabeth?

On the first day of December in Port Elizabeth, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Elizabeth have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Port Elizabeth?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Port Elizabeth?

In Port Elizabeth, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average temperature in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average pressure in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average humidity in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average UV index in December - Port Elizabeth, 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
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average visibility in December - Port Elizabeth, 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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