December weather forecast
Benders Junction, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benders Junction, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). Throughout December, Benders Junction anticipates an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Benders Junction, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. In Benders Junction, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Benders Junction, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Benders Junction, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 17.91" (455mm) 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 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Benders Junction, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Benders Junction, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Benders Junction, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) 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 in Benders Junction.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Benders Junction, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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 Benders Junction, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average temperature in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average pressure in December - Benders Junction, 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
Benders Junction, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average humidity in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average rainfall in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average snowfall in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benders Junction, 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: 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average UV index in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Benders Junction, 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 34).

Average visibility in December
Benders Junction, PA

Average visibility in December - Benders Junction, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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