December weather forecast
Ship Bottom, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ship Bottom, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 53.6°F (12°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Ship Bottom's nighttime average temperature in December subtly descends to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) from the daily highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 1.14" (29mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Ship Bottom, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).
Note: At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Ship Bottom, 46°F (7.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Ship Bottom?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall in Ship Bottom are July and December, with an average 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ship Bottom, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in December?

In Ship Bottom, the average seawater temperature in December is 48.6°F (9.2°C). Swimming in 48.6°F (9.2°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?

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 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Ship Bottom, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average temperature in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average pressure in December - Ship Bottom, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ship Bottom, 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 August (9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.8°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average UV index in December - Ship Bottom, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ship Bottom, 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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