December weather forecast
Spring Lake, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Spring Lake, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Spring Lake, in the month of December, notes an average low temperature of 37°F (2.8°C), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Spring Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Spring Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 34.13" (867mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Spring Lake, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Spring Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.1 days and aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: Being in 48°F (8.9°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C) is discomforting, but anything below 50°F (10°C) can jeopardize breathing and induce cold shock, factoring in physical endurance.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Spring Lake in December?

Spring Lake in December has an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in December?

In Spring Lake, in December, the average water temperature 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?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Spring Lake.

How many hours of daylight does Spring Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:31 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 Spring Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Spring Lake?

January, February, November 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 Spring Lake?

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

Average temperature in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average pressure in December - Spring Lake, 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
Spring Lake, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average humidity in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average sea temperature in December - Spring Lake, 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
Spring Lake, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Spring Lake, 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
Spring Lake, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average UV index in December - Spring Lake, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Spring Lake, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Spring Lake, NJ

Average visibility in December - Spring Lake, 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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