December weather forecast
Broad Axe, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Broad Axe, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Broad Axe's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). During December, Broad Axe's temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) at night.

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Broad Axe, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Broad Axe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.4 days and collects up to 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Broad Axe are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Broad Axe are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Broad Axe are 42.8°F (6°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Broad Axe, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Broad Axe, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is 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 Broad Axe have in December?

In Broad Axe, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Broad Axe have in December?

In Broad Axe, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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 temperature in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average temperature in December - Broad Axe, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average pressure in December - Broad Axe, 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
Broad Axe, PA

Average wind speed in December - Broad Axe, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average humidity in December - Broad Axe, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average rainfall in December - Broad Axe, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Broad Axe, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average snowfall in December - Broad Axe, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Broad Axe, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Broad Axe, 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
Broad Axe, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Broad Axe, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average UV index in December - Broad Axe, 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
Broad Axe, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Broad Axe, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Broad Axe, PA

Average visibility in December - Broad Axe, 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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