December weather forecast
East York, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East York, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In East York, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In East York, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.6 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in East York, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In East York, Pennsylvania, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°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 (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
East York, PA

Average pressure in December - East York, 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 York, PA

Average wind speed in December - East York, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
East York, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
East York, PA

Average rainfall in December - East York, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
East York, PA

Average rainfall days in December - East York, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
East York, PA

Average snowfall in December - East York, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East York, PA

Average snowfall days in December - East York, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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 York, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East York, 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 York, PA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
East York, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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 York, PA

Average cloud cover in December - East York, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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

Average visibility in December
East York, PA

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

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

East York, Pennsylvania, USA

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