December weather forecast
Atlantic, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Atlantic, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and max 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Atlantic's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Atlantic, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.1 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Atlantic, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Atlantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.6 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Atlantic, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Atlantic, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in Atlantic in December?

In Atlantic, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Atlantic, in December, snow falls for 16.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

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 Atlantic, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Atlantic, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Atlantic, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Atlantic, PA

Average temperature in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Atlantic, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atlantic, PA

Average wind speed in December - Atlantic, 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 July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Atlantic, PA

Average humidity in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Atlantic, PA

Average rainfall in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Atlantic, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atlantic, PA

Average snowfall in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Atlantic, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Atlantic, 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: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atlantic, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Atlantic, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Atlantic, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Atlantic, PA

Average visibility in December - Atlantic, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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