Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's fresh 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Dorchester, New Jersey, is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dorchester, there are 13 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Dorchester in December?
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How much does it rain in December?
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How many hours of sunshine does Dorchester have in December?
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Average temperature in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dorchester, NJ
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Dorchester, 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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