December weather forecastStanton, NJ

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Stanton, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). During the month of December, Stanton experiences a steady low-temperature average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Stanton are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Stanton, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stanton, there are 160.3 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Stanton. In December, in Stanton, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Stanton, New Jersey, there are 27 snowfall days, and 12.2" (310mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Stanton, is 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The months with the highest humidity in Stanton, New Jersey, are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In December, in Stanton, New Jersey, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Stanton, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Stanton is 9h and 20min.

On the first day of December in Stanton, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

In Stanton, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Stanton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Stanton, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stanton, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Stanton, 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
Stanton, NJ

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Stanton, NJ

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September and October (5mi).