December weather forecast
Dumas, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dumas, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Dumas sees a steady low-temperature average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 24.76" (629mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.1 snowfall days, and 26.97" (685mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Dumas, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dumas, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dumas, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Dumas, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dumas is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dumas, PA

Average temperature in December - Dumas, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dumas, PA

Average pressure in December - Dumas, 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
Dumas, PA

Average wind speed in December - Dumas, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Dumas, PA

Average humidity in December - Dumas, 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 June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Dumas, PA

Average rainfall in December - Dumas, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Dumas, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Dumas, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dumas, PA

Average snowfall in December - Dumas, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dumas, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Dumas, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dumas, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dumas, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Dumas, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dumas, PA

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

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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Dumas, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Dumas, 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 38).

Average visibility in December
Dumas, PA

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

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

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