December weather forecast
Allentown, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Allentown, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Allentown cools down to an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Allentown is 78%.

Rainfall

In Allentown, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Allentown, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Allentown is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Allentown?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Allentown?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Allentown, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Allentown, NJ

Average temperature in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Allentown, NJ

Average pressure in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Allentown, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Allentown, NJ

Average humidity in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Allentown, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Allentown, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Allentown, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Allentown, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Allentown, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Allentown, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Allentown, NJ

Average UV index in December - Allentown, 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
Allentown, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Allentown, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Allentown, NJ

Average visibility in December - Allentown, 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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