December weather forecast
Farmingdale, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Farmingdale, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.8°F (2.1°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). The low temperature average during December reflects a slight decrease to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C) from the day's peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Farmingdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.4 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January, March and December, with an average 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Farmingdale in December has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Farmingdale in December?

In Farmingdale, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January, March and December, with an average 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Farmingdale, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Farmingdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average temperature in December - Farmingdale, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average pressure in December - Farmingdale, 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
Farmingdale, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Farmingdale, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average humidity in December - Farmingdale, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Farmingdale, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Farmingdale, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Farmingdale, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, March and December (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Farmingdale, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in December - Farmingdale, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average UV index in December - Farmingdale, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Farmingdale, NJ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Farmingdale, NJ

Average visibility in December - Farmingdale, 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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