December weather forecast
Ortley Beach, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Nighttime temperature reflects an average dip to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in December, subtly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Ortley Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Ortley Beach is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ortley Beach, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.1 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ortley Beach, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ortley Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ortley Beach, New Jersey, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ortley Beach, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ortley Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:41 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 and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average temperature in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average pressure in December - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ortley Beach, 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average UV index in December - Ortley Beach, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ortley Beach, 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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