December weather forecast
Budd Lake, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Budd Lake, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). During December, Budd Lake observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Budd Lake, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. In Budd Lake, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.7 days and aggregates up to 20.71" (526mm) of snow.

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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Budd Lake, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Budd Lake, 39.9°F (4.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Budd Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Budd Lake, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Budd Lake, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Budd Lake, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Budd Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average temperature in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average pressure in December - Budd Lake, 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
Budd Lake, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average humidity in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Budd Lake, NJ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average UV index in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Budd Lake, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Budd Lake, NJ

Average visibility in December - Budd Lake, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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