December weather forecast
Chester, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Chester, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 41°F (5°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Chester observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 41°F (5°C). In December, Chester's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chester are January through May, October through December. In Chester, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
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 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chester, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41°F (5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chester?

In Chester, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Chester, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Chester, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chester?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Chester, NJ

Average temperature in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Chester, NJ

Average pressure in December - Chester, 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
Chester, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Chester, NJ

Average humidity in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Chester, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Chester, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chester, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chester, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chester, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chester, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Chester, NJ

Average UV index in December - Chester, 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
Chester, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Chester, NJ

Average visibility in December - Chester, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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