December weather forecast
Daylesford, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Daylesford, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.1 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Daylesford, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.3 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Daylesford, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Daylesford?

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Daylesford, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) 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 in Daylesford.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Daylesford, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Daylesford have in December?

In Daylesford, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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 in Daylesford.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Daylesford, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Daylesford, PA

Average pressure in December - Daylesford, 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
Daylesford, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Daylesford, PA

Average humidity in December - Daylesford, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Daylesford, PA

Average rainfall in December - Daylesford, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Daylesford, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Daylesford, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Daylesford, PA

Average snowfall in December - Daylesford, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Daylesford, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Daylesford, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Daylesford, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Daylesford, 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 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
Daylesford, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Daylesford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Daylesford, PA

Average UV index in December - Daylesford, 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
Daylesford, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Daylesford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Daylesford, PA

Average visibility in December - Daylesford, 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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