December weather forecast
Center Valley, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Center Valley, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December, Center Valley anticipates an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Center Valley is 80%.

Rainfall

In Center Valley, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Center Valley, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Center Valley, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 16.57" (421mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Center Valley.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Center Valley, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Center Valley experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Center Valley, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Center Valley have in December?

In December, the average day length in Center Valley is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Center Valley, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Center Valley?

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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Center Valley, PA

Average temperature in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Center Valley, PA

Average pressure in December - Center Valley, 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
Center Valley, PA

Average wind speed in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Center Valley, PA

Average humidity in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Center Valley, PA

Average rainfall in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Center Valley, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Center Valley, PA

Average snowfall in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Center Valley, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Center Valley, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Center Valley, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Center Valley, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Center Valley, PA

Average UV index in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Center Valley, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Center Valley, PA

Average visibility in December - Center Valley, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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