December weather forecast
Belmar, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Belmar, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.8°F (2.1°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Belmar's average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Belmar observes a consistent average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.4 rainfall days, and 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Belmar are January, March and December, with an average 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated snow.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature in Belmar is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Belmar, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Belmar in December?

In Belmar, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Belmar?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Belmar?

In Belmar, New Jersey, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Belmar?

The months with the most snowfall are January, March and December, with an average 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Belmar?

In Belmar, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in December in Belmar?

In Belmar, the average seawater temperature in December 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 Belmar?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Belmar have in December?

The average day length in December in Belmar is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Belmar?

On the first day of December in Belmar, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Belmar have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Belmar?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Belmar?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Belmar is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Belmar, NJ

Average temperature in December - Belmar, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Belmar, NJ

Average pressure in December - Belmar, 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
Belmar, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Belmar, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Belmar, NJ

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Belmar, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Belmar, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Belmar, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Belmar, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belmar, NJ

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January, March and December (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belmar, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Belmar, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Belmar, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Belmar, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.4°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Belmar, NJ

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belmar, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Belmar, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Belmar, NJ

Average UV index in December - Belmar, 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
Belmar, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Belmar, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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

Average visibility in December
Belmar, NJ

Average visibility in December - Belmar, 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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