December weather forecast
Schooley's Mountain, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Schooley's Mountain, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Schooley's Mountain, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Schooley's Mountain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.9 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.8 snowfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Schooley's Mountain is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

Schooley's Mountain in December has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Schooley's Mountain, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Schooley's Mountain, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Schooley's Mountain, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Schooley's Mountain, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Schooley's Mountain, NJ

Average temperature in December - Schooley
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Schooley
  • 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
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Average wind speed in December - Schooley
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Schooley
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Schooley
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Schooley
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Schooley
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Schooley
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Schooley's Mountain, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Schooley
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Schooley's Mountain, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Schooley
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Schooley
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
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Average cloud cover in December - Schooley
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Schooley's Mountain, NJ

Average visibility in December - Schooley
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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