December weather forecast
Oak Shade, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oak Shade, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Oak Shade's average low-temperature is measured at a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Oak Shade, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oak Shade, New Jersey, are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oak Shade, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Oak Shade, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Oak Shade have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oak Shade, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oak Shade have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average temperature in December - Oak Shade, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average pressure in December - Oak Shade, 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
Oak Shade, NJ

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average humidity in December - Oak Shade, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Oak Shade, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Oak Shade, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Oak Shade, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Oak Shade, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Oak Shade, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oak Shade, 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
Oak Shade, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Oak Shade, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average UV index in December - Oak Shade, 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
Oak Shade, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Oak Shade, 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 July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Oak Shade, NJ

Average visibility in December - Oak Shade, 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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