December weather forecast
Long Branch, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Long Branch, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

Long Branch experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). A mild drop to an average of 36.3°F (2.4°C) marks the nights during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Long Branch, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Long Branch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.1 days and collects up to 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Long Branch, in December, the average water temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).
Note: Dipping into 48.2°F (9°C) below 50°F (10°C) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 55.4°F (13°C) can be jarring.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Long Branch, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Long Branch, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Long Branch. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Long Branch during December?

In Long Branch, 44.4°F (6.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.3°F (2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 48.2°F (9°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Long Branch have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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 reading in December?

In Long Branch, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average temperature in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average pressure in December - Long Branch, 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
Long Branch, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average humidity in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.1°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Branch, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Long Branch, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Branch, NJ

Average UV index in December - Long Branch, 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
Long Branch, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Long Branch, 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
Long Branch, NJ

Average visibility in December - Long Branch, 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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