Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Elk Park records an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Elk Park, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Elk Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 24.76" (629mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elk Park are January through May, October through December. In Elk Park, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow. In Elk Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.1 days and aggregates up to 26.97" (685mm) of snow.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 7:20 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Elk Park 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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
Elk Park, 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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