December weather forecast
Gladstone, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gladstone, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41°F (5°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to an icy 41°F (5°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gladstone, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gladstone, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gladstone, records 41°F (5°C), while the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gladstone, New Jersey, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gladstone, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gladstone have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gladstone?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gladstone have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average pressure in December - Gladstone, 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
Gladstone, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average humidity in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gladstone, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average UV index in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Gladstone, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Gladstone, NJ

Average visibility in December - Gladstone, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and October (5mi).

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