December weather forecast
Medford, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Medford, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.7°F (0.4°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). During December, Medford experiences an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Medford, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 11.81" (300mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.9 snowfall days, and 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Medford, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Medford in December has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Medford?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Medford, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Medford in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Medford?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Medford have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Medford, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Medford have in December?

In Medford, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Medford?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Medford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Medford, New Jersey, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Medford, NJ

Average temperature in December - Medford, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Medford, NJ

Average pressure in December - Medford, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Medford, NJ

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Medford, NJ

Average humidity in December - Medford, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Medford, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Medford, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Medford, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Medford, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Medford, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Medford, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Medford, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Medford, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Medford, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Medford, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Medford, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Medford, NJ

Average UV index in December - Medford, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Medford, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Medford, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Medford, NJ

Average visibility in December - Medford, 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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