December weather forecast
Elton, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Elton, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In the month of December, an average of 34°F (1.1°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Elton is 77%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are July and December, with an average 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Elton, New Jersey, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elton, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Elton is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Elton, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Elton, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Elton in December?

In Elton, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 34°F (1.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elton?

In Elton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Elton?

The wettest months in Elton are July and December, with an average 3.7" (94mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Elton?

In Elton, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elton?

In December, in Elton, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elton?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Elton?

In December, the average day length in Elton is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elton, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elton have in December?

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

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elton, New Jersey.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elton, New Jersey, 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 temperature in December
Elton, NJ

Average temperature in December - Elton, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Elton, NJ

Average pressure in December - Elton, 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
Elton, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Elton, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Elton, NJ

Average humidity in December - Elton, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Elton, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Elton, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Elton, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Elton, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elton, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Elton, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elton, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Elton, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elton, 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
Elton, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Elton, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Elton, NJ

Average UV index in December - Elton, 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
Elton, NJ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Elton, NJ

Average visibility in December - Elton, 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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