December weather forecast
Colts Neck, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colts Neck, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

Colts Neck's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). December nights in Colts Neck experience a consistent temperature drop to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colts Neck, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Colts Neck, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.3 days and collects up to 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colts Neck, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Colts Neck.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Colts Neck, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Colts Neck?

In Colts Neck, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Colts Neck?

The average relative humidity in December in Colts Neck, New Jersey, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Colts Neck in December?

In December, in Colts Neck, New Jersey, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Colts Neck?

December is the first month it typically snows in Colts Neck, New Jersey. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colts Neck?

The month with the shortest days in Colts Neck is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Colts Neck have in December?

In December, the average day length in Colts Neck, New Jersey, is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Colts Neck?

On the first day of December in Colts Neck, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colts Neck have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Colts Neck?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Colts Neck?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Colts Neck is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average temperature in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average pressure in December - Colts Neck, 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
Colts Neck, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average humidity in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colts Neck, 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
Colts Neck, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average UV index in December - Colts Neck, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Colts Neck, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Colts Neck, NJ

Average visibility in December - Colts Neck, 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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