December weather forecast
Colwyn, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Colwyn, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 32.7°F (0.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Colwyn, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Colwyn, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 6.18" (157mm) 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 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colwyn, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Colwyn, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically 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 Colwyn have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colwyn have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Colwyn?

In Colwyn, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colwyn, PA

Average temperature in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Colwyn, PA

Average pressure in December - Colwyn, 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
Colwyn, PA

Average wind speed in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Colwyn, PA

Average humidity in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Colwyn, PA

Average rainfall in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Colwyn, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colwyn, PA

Average snowfall in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colwyn, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Colwyn, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colwyn, 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 1min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colwyn, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Colwyn, PA

Average UV index in December - Colwyn, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Colwyn, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Colwyn, PA

Average visibility in December - Colwyn, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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