December weather forecast
Derry, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Derry, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

In Derry, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Derry, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 19.45" (494mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Derry, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Derry, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Derry during December?

December temperatures in Derry vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Derry, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Derry, Pennsylvania, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Derry, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) 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 Derry have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Derry, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Derry, Pennsylvania, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Derry, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Derry, PA

Average temperature in December - Derry, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Derry, PA

Average pressure in December - Derry, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Derry, PA

Average wind speed in December - Derry, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Derry, PA

Average humidity in December - Derry, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Derry, PA

Average rainfall in December - Derry, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Derry, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Derry, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Derry, PA

Average snowfall in December - Derry, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Derry, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Derry, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Derry, 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: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Derry, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Derry, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Derry, PA

Average UV index in December - Derry, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Derry, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Derry, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Derry, PA

Average visibility in December - Derry, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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