December is a very cold and rainy time for sunbathing in Ocean County, and not recommended. December is too cold for swimming in Ocean County for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Ocean County in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Ocean County in December is 7°. The average maximum temperature is 12° in the previous month and 5° in the next month.
The average temperature in Ocean County in December is 2°. The average temperature ranges is 7° in the previous month and -1° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Ocean County in December is -3°. The minimum temperature is 1° in the previous month and -6° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Ocean County in December are 9.4 and there are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Ocean County in December is typically 1.8 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Ocean County in December is 10.6° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.
The average total rainfall in Ocean County in December is 79.6cm and on average there are 6.5 rainy days in December making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Ocean County in December is 2° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 5° in the previous month and -2° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Ocean County in December is typically 89.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.5% in the previous month and 85.3% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Ocean County in December is typically 71.5%. The average relative humidity is 70.9% in the previous month and 66% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Ocean County in December is typically 26kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 23kmh in the previous month and 25kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Ocean County in December is typically 11kmh. The average wind speed is 9kmh in the previous month and 11kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Ocean County in December is from the West-Northwest.
