December weather forecast
Stratford, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stratford, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.1°F (0.6°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). During December, Stratford experiences an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Stratford is 76%.

Rainfall

In Stratford, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Stratford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In Stratford, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Stratford, New Jersey.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Stratford during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Stratford, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Stratford?

In December, the average relative humidity in Stratford, New Jersey, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Stratford in December?

In Stratford, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Stratford?

In Stratford, New Jersey, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stratford?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Stratford, New Jersey.

How many hours of daylight does Stratford have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Stratford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stratford, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stratford have in December?

In Stratford, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Stratford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Stratford?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Stratford, NJ

Average temperature in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Stratford, NJ

Average pressure in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Stratford, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Stratford, NJ

Average humidity in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Stratford, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Stratford, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stratford, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stratford, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stratford, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stratford, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Stratford, NJ

Average UV index in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Stratford, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Stratford, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Stratford, NJ

Average visibility in December - Stratford, 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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