December weather forecast
Buffalo Mills, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Buffalo Mills reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Buffalo Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 9.57" (243mm) of snow.

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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Buffalo Mills, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Buffalo Mills, records 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Buffalo Mills, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Buffalo Mills, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Buffalo Mills, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo Mills have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average temperature in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average pressure in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average humidity in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo Mills, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average UV index in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Buffalo Mills, PA

Average visibility in December - Buffalo Mills, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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