December weather forecast
Blue Bell, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blue Bell, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Blue Bell records a consistent low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Blue Bell, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Blue Bell?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average pressure in December - Blue Bell, 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
Blue Bell, PA

Average wind speed in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average humidity in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average rainfall in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average snowfall in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blue Bell, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average UV index in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Blue Bell, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Blue Bell, PA

Average visibility in December - Blue Bell, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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