Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). An average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
In Drifting, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Drifting, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Drifting, in December, during 13.8 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.7 snowfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Drifting, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Drifting, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Drifting, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Drifting, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Drifting, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Drifting, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Drifting, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Drifting, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Drifting, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Drifting, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Drifting, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Drifting, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Drifting, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and September (4mi).
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