December weather forecast
Ocean Grove, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ocean Grove, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ocean Grove, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Ocean Grove, 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. 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.

Ocean temperature

In Ocean Grove, the average seawater temperature in December 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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Ocean Grove, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ocean Grove, 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ocean Grove, records 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ocean Grove?

In Ocean Grove, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ocean Grove, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 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.

How cold is the water in December?

In Ocean Grove, 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?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in December in Ocean Grove?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average temperature in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average pressure in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Ocean Grove, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.4°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average UV index in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ocean Grove, 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
Ocean Grove, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ocean Grove, 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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