December weather forecast
Driftwood, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Driftwood, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). Throughout December, Driftwood registers a consistent average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In Driftwood, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Driftwood, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 31.93" (811mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Driftwood, in December, snow falls for 18 days, with typically accumulated 9.25" (235mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Driftwood, there are 88.7 snowfall days, and 45.47" (1155mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Driftwood, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Driftwood, in December, snow falls for 18 days, with typically accumulated 9.25" (235mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Driftwood have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Driftwood are January and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Driftwood have in December?

In Driftwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Driftwood, PA

Average temperature in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Driftwood, PA

Average pressure in December - Driftwood, 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
Driftwood, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Driftwood, PA

Average humidity in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Driftwood, PA

Average rainfall in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Driftwood, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Driftwood, PA

Average snowfall in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Driftwood, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Driftwood, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Driftwood, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Driftwood, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Driftwood, PA

Average visibility in December - Driftwood, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September, October and December (4mi).

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