Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As November transitions into December, Benton sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). During the month of December, Benton anticipates a mean low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Benton, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.3 rainfall days, and 31.06" (789mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Benton are January through May, October through December. In Benton, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.6 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Benton, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27°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 (19°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benton, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, PA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benton, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, 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
Benton, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Benton, 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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