December weather forecast
Ship Bottom, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Nighttime, during December, brings an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C), a modest reduction from the day's peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 1.14" (29mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Ship Bottom, New Jersey. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ship Bottom, there are 10.7 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Ship Bottom, the average seawater temperature in December is 48.6°F (9.2°C).
Note: Swimming in 48.6°F (9.2°C) feels unbearing at 55.4°F (13°C) and can be life-risking below 50°F (10°C), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ship Bottom.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ship Bottom is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Ship Bottom?

During December, Ship Bottom experiences an average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ship Bottom?

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

What is the rainiest month in Ship Bottom?

The wettest months in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, are July and December, with an average 1.14" (29mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Ship Bottom in December?

In December, in Ship Bottom, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Ship Bottom?

December is the first month it typically snows in Ship Bottom. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Ship Bottom?

In Ship Bottom, in December, the average water temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C). Swimming in 48.6°F (9.2°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 Ship Bottom?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ship Bottom?

In Ship Bottom, New Jersey, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ship Bottom?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ship Bottom?

In Ship Bottom, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ship Bottom?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ship Bottom?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average temperature in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average pressure in December - Ship Bottom, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ship Bottom, 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 August (9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Ship Bottom, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ship Bottom, 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 2min

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
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average UV index in December - Ship Bottom, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ship Bottom, 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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