December weather forecast
Elkins Park, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average high of 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Elkins Park's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Elkins Park, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.4 rainfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Elkins Park, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

Elkins Park in December has an average high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elkins Park, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is 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 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December in Elkins Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average temperature in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average pressure in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average wind speed in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average humidity in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average rainfall in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average snowfall in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkins Park, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average UV index in December - Elkins Park, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Elkins Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Elkins Park, PA

Average visibility in December - Elkins Park, 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).

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