December weather forecast
Holmdel, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holmdel, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Holmdel, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Holmdel, New Jersey, there are 68.3 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Holmdel, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of 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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Holmdel in December?

In Holmdel, 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Holmdel, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and 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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Holmdel have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Holmdel, New Jersey, is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Holmdel, NJ

Average temperature in December - Holmdel, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Holmdel, NJ

Average pressure in December - Holmdel, 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
Holmdel, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Holmdel, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Holmdel, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Holmdel, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Holmdel, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Holmdel, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Holmdel, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holmdel, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Holmdel, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holmdel, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Holmdel, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in December - Holmdel, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Holmdel, NJ

Average UV index in December - Holmdel, 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
Holmdel, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Holmdel, NJ

Average visibility in December - Holmdel, 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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