Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's chilly 44.6°F (7°C) to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In Reading Center, December nights cool down to an average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Reading Center, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Reading Center, during December, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow. In Reading Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 84 days and aggregates up to 38.7" (983mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Reading Center, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Reading Center, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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