December weather forecast
East Petersburg, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). East Petersburg encounters a steady low-temperature average of 30°F (-1.1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In East Petersburg, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In East Petersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 11.93" (303mm) of snow.

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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in East Petersburg?

The high-temperature, in December, in East Petersburg, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In East Petersburg, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In East Petersburg, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In East Petersburg, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does East Petersburg have in December?

In East Petersburg, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average temperature in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average pressure in December - East Petersburg, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average wind speed in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average humidity in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average rainfall in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average rainfall days in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average snowfall in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average snowfall days in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Petersburg, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average sunshine days in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average UV index in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average cloud cover in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
East Petersburg, PA

Average visibility in December - East Petersburg, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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