December weather forecast
Ancient Oaks, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ancient Oaks, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is noted during the nights in Ancient Oaks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ancient Oaks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ancient Oaks, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Ancient Oaks, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 15.87" (403mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Ancient Oaks in December has an average high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ancient Oaks, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ancient Oaks, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ancient Oaks, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ancient Oaks have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average temperature in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average pressure in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average wind speed in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average humidity in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average UV index in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Ancient Oaks, PA

Average visibility in December - Ancient Oaks, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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