December weather forecast
Wood-Ridge, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wood-Ridge, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

In Wood-Ridge, the average high-temperature in December drops from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). An average temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In Wood-Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Wood-Ridge, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Wood-Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.5 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wood-Ridge are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Wood-Ridge, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wood-Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Wood-Ridge?

In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wood-Ridge have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wood-Ridge, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Wood-Ridge, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Wood-Ridge, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average temperature in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°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 (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average pressure in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average humidity in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wood-Ridge, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average UV index in December - Wood-Ridge, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Wood-Ridge, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Wood-Ridge, NJ

Average visibility in December - Wood-Ridge, 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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