December weather forecast
Fords, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fords, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Fords's average high-temperature eases from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fords, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.5 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fords, is 43.3°F (6.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall in Fords are July and December, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Fords?

In Fords, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fords, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fords have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fords?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fords have in December?

In Fords, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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?

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

Average temperature in December - Fords, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fords, NJ

Average pressure in December - Fords, 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
Fords, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Fords, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Fords, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April, August and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Fords, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Fords, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Fords, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Fords, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fords, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Fords, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fords, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Fords, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Fords, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fords, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fords, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Fords, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Fords, NJ

Average UV index in December - Fords, 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
Fords, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Fords, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Fords, NJ

Average visibility in December - Fords, 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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