December weather forecast
Bird in Hand, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania, in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Bird in Hand, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bird in Hand, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bird in Hand, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bird in Hand, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Bird in Hand have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average temperature in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°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 (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average pressure in December - Bird in Hand, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average wind speed in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average humidity in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average rainfall in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bird in Hand, PA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average UV index in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Bird in Hand, PA

Average visibility in December - Bird in Hand, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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