December weather forecast
Archbald, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Archbald, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). Throughout December, Archbald's nights cool down to an average of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Archbald, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Archbald, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.2 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.6°F (2°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Archbald, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Archbald have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Archbald, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Archbald, PA

Average temperature in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Archbald, PA

Average pressure in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Archbald, PA

Average wind speed in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Archbald, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Archbald, PA

Average rainfall in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Archbald, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Archbald, PA

Average snowfall in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Archbald, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Archbald, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Archbald, PA

Average UV index in December - Archbald, PA
  • 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
Archbald, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Archbald, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Archbald, PA

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

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

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