December weather forecast
Colonial Park, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Colonial Park, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). December brings Colonial Park a consistent average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Colonial Park, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.2 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Colonial Park. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Colonial Park, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°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 estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Colonial Park, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colonial Park, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Colonial Park, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

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 Colonial Park have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colonial Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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?

In Colonial Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average temperature in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average pressure in December - Colonial Park, 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
Colonial Park, PA

Average wind speed in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average humidity in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average rainfall in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average snowfall in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colonial Park, 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 4min

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
Colonial Park, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average UV index in December - Colonial Park, 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
Colonial Park, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Colonial Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Colonial Park, PA

Average visibility in December - Colonial Park, 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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