December weather forecast
Drums, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Drums, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). Drums experiences an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Drums, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.5 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Drums. In Drums, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Drums, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Drums, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Drums, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Drums, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Drums, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Drums have in December?

In Drums, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Drums, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Drums, Pennsylvania, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Drums, PA

Average temperature in December - Drums, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Drums, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Drums, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Drums, PA

Average humidity in December - Drums, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Drums, PA

Average rainfall in December - Drums, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Drums, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Drums, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Drums, PA

Average snowfall in December - Drums, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Drums, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Drums, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drums, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Drums, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Drums, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Drums, PA

Average UV index in December - Drums, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Drums, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Drums, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Drums, PA

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

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

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