December weather forecast
Bradford, PA

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Weather in December

Concluding the year in Bradford, Pennsylvania, December reinstates winter. With minimal daylight hours left - averaging 9.2 hours - the weather experiences the return of the chilliness that January started. Capping off the yearly weather cycle, temperatures drop between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) to 34°F (1.1°C) accompanied by a humble snowfall of 12.17" (309mm), cementing the Christmas feel in the air.

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). An average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Bradford, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bradford, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 34.76" (883mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bradford, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.17" (309mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 103 snowfall days, and 61.22" (1555mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Bradford, 34°F (1.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bradford, in December, snow falls for 20.7 days, with typically accumulated 12.17" (309mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Bradford, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bradford have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bradford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Bradford, PA

Average temperature in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Bradford, PA

Average pressure in December - Bradford, 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
Bradford, PA

Average wind speed in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Bradford, PA

Average humidity in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

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
Bradford, PA

Average rainfall in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Bradford, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bradford, PA

Average snowfall in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bradford, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bradford, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bradford, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bradford, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Bradford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Bradford, PA

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

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

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