December weather forecast
Branch Dale, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Branch Dale, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 39.2°F (4°C) from November's frosty 48°F (8.9°C). Branch Dale records a mean low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) in December.

Humidity

In Branch Dale, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Branch Dale, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.2 rainfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Branch Dale, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.6 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Branch Dale, is 39.2°F (4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Branch Dale?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Branch Dale?

In Branch Dale, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Branch Dale, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Branch Dale?

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average temperature in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°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 (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average pressure in December - Branch Dale, 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
Branch Dale, PA

Average wind speed in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average humidity in December - Branch Dale, 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 (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average rainfall in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.63").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average snowfall in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Branch Dale, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average UV index in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Branch Dale, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Branch Dale, PA

Average visibility in December - Branch Dale, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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