December weather forecast
Nelsonville, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nelsonville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Nelsonville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Nelsonville, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Nelsonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.9 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Nelsonville, New Jersey, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nelsonville, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Nelsonville experiences an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Nelsonville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nelsonville, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Nelsonville, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average temperature in December - Nelsonville, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average pressure in December - Nelsonville, 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
Nelsonville, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Nelsonville, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average humidity in December - Nelsonville, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Nelsonville, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Nelsonville, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Nelsonville, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Nelsonville, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nelsonville, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Nelsonville, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average UV index in December - Nelsonville, 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
Nelsonville, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Nelsonville, NJ

Average visibility in December - Nelsonville, 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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