December weather forecast
Applewold, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Applewold, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Applewold, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Applewold, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Applewold, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 4.69" (119mm) of snow. In Applewold, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.2 days and aggregates up to 24.25" (616mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Applewold, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Applewold is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Applewold, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Applewold, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

In Applewold, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Applewold have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Applewold, Pennsylvania, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Applewold is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Applewold, PA

Average temperature in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Applewold, PA

Average pressure in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Applewold, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Applewold, PA

Average humidity in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Applewold, PA

Average rainfall in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Applewold, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Applewold, PA

Average snowfall in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Applewold, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Applewold, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Applewold, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Applewold, PA

Average UV index in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Applewold, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Applewold, PA

Average visibility in December - Applewold, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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