December weather forecast
Wheatland, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wheatland, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). In Wheatland, the average low-temperature during the month of December is an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Wheatland, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wheatland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.9 days and collects up to 12.8" (325mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wheatland, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Wheatland, is 44.6°F (7°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wheatland, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wheatland have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheatland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 Wheatland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average temperature in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average pressure in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Wheatland, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average humidity in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheatland, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Wheatland, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheatland, NJ

Average UV index in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, NJ

Average visibility in December - Wheatland, 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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