December weather forecast
East Prospect, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in East Prospect, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 30°F (-1.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.2 rainfall days, and 16.22" (412mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in East Prospect, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in East Prospect is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In East Prospect, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

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.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in East Prospect?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Prospect have in December?

In East Prospect, 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, February, November and 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Prospect, PA

Average temperature in December - East Prospect, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°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 (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
East Prospect, PA

Average pressure in December - East Prospect, 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 Prospect, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
East Prospect, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
East Prospect, PA

Average rainfall in December - East Prospect, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
East Prospect, PA

Average rainfall days in December - East Prospect, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Prospect, PA

Average snowfall in December - East Prospect, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Prospect, PA

Average snowfall days in December - East Prospect, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Prospect, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Prospect, PA

Average sunshine days in December - East Prospect, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
East Prospect, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
East Prospect, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
East Prospect, PA

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

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

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