December weather forecast
Shippenport, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shippenport, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Shippenport, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.3 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shippenport, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.2 snowfall days, and 19.61" (498mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shippenport, is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Shippenport.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Shippenport, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shippenport, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shippenport in December?

In Shippenport, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Shippenport have in December?

In December, the average day length 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 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Shippenport?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average temperature in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average pressure in December - Shippenport, 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
Shippenport, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average humidity in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average UV index in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Shippenport, NJ

Average visibility in December - Shippenport, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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