December weather forecastPort Reading, NJ
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Port Reading, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Port Reading observes an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.2 rainfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Port Reading, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.5 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C).Note: Swimming in 47.1°F (8.4°C) is deemed hazardous. Exposure to temperatures below 50°F (10°C) leads to immediate severe cold shock and hyperventilation.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Port Reading, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Port Reading, 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
Port Reading, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average sea temperature in December: 47.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Port Reading, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Port Reading, NJ
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Port Reading, 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).
