December weather forecast
Deer Park, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Deer Park, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.4°F (5.8°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In Deer Park, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Deer Park, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Deer Park, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Deer Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 23 days and aggregates up to 9.45" (240mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Deer Park, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Deer Park, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Deer Park, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Deer Park?

In Deer Park, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Deer Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Deer Park?

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 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
Deer Park, PA

Average temperature in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Deer Park, PA

Average pressure in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Deer Park, PA

Average wind speed in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Deer Park, PA

Average humidity in December - Deer Park, 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 and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Deer Park, PA

Average rainfall in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Deer Park, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deer Park, PA

Average snowfall in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deer Park, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deer 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 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deer Park, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Deer Park, PA

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

Average cloud cover in December - Deer Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Deer Park, PA

Average visibility in December - Deer 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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