December Rainfall and Precipitation in New Jersey

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in New Jersey, the United States of America in December.

New Jersey, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in December precipitation ranging from a high 113 mm (4.4 in) in Newton to a high 151 mm (5.9 in) in Toms River. The month of December is in the winter season. If you're planning to visit during December, be prepared for the highest rainfall of the year in New Jersey, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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New Jersey precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does New Jersey, the United States of America receive in December?

Seaside Heights often experiences a notable amount of rain in December, with an average of about 140 mm (5.5 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in New Jersey, the United States of America in December?

Seaside Heights sees roughly 12 days rainy days during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in New Jersey, the United States of America?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in New Jersey, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in December in New Jersey, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Toms River tops the wettest-cities list in New Jersey, the United States of America for December, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 151 mm (5.9 in).

What is the driest city in December in New Jersey, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Newton sees the least snow/rainfall in New Jersey, the United States of America in December, with around 113 mm (4.4 in) on average.

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