December weather forecast
Margate City, NJ

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Weather in December

Closing the year, December brings in the chilling winters to Margate City with an average high temperature settling at a crisp 46°F (7.8°C). A striking feature is the significant snowfall of 0.67" (17mm), indicating the full swing of the winter season. The sea temperature declines further, rendering it icy cold and unsuitable for water activities. Fewer daylight hours and reduced sunshine duration imply short, cold days. Despite the frosty climate, the city basks in holiday festivities, celebrating the year-round weather changes.

Temperature

Margate City, New Jersey, in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Margate City in December observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Margate City, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Margate City, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.1 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) feels unbearing at 55.4°F (13°C) and can be life-risking below 50°F (10°C), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Margate City, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Margate City in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Margate City, is 46°F (7.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Margate City, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in December?

In Margate City, New Jersey, the average seawater temperature in December is 48°F (8.9°C). Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Margate City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Margate City have in December?

In Margate City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Margate City, NJ

Average temperature in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Margate City, NJ

Average pressure in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Margate City, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Margate City, NJ

Average humidity in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Margate City, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Margate City, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Margate City, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Margate City, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Margate City, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.3°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Margate City, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Margate City, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Margate City, NJ

Average UV index in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Margate City, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Margate City, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Margate City, NJ

Average visibility in December - Margate City, 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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