Warm Weather Trumps the Cold in New Jersey Along with Chance of Rain

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December 9, 2024
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This week, New Jersey can expect a mix of rain, fog, and fluctuating temperatures. Today, Monday, December 9, rain is anticipated to begin late in the morning, accompanied by patchy fog in the afternoon.

Temperatures will reach a high near 52°F, with calm winds shifting to the southeast around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of rain before 7 pm, with patchy fog expected before 10 pm and after 4 am. The low will be around 41°F, with southwest winds around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday brings a slight 20% chance of rain after 1 pm, with patchy fog before 7 am. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 58°F. Calm winds will become southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday night, rain is expected, with a low around 50°F and south winds between 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rainfall amounts between half and three-quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday’s forecast includes rain, which could be heavy at times, with a high near 65°F and south winds around 15 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 100%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Wednesday night, rain is likely before 10 pm, with a low around 27°F and a 90% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts between half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.

Thursday is expected to be mostly sunny but cooler, with a high near 38°F. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 17°F.

Comparing this forecast to typical December conditions in New Jersey, the expected high temperatures early in the week are above the average December high of 47°F, while the lows are also slightly above the average low of 31°F. The anticipated heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday exceeds the usual December precipitation, which averages around 3.3 inches over approximately 5 days. The latter part of the week will see temperatures dropping below average, with lows in the teens, which is colder than typical for this time of year.

Overall, the week starts with warmer and wetter conditions than usual, transitioning to colder and drier weather as the week progresses.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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