December weather forecast
Essen, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Essen, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Essen experiences an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Essen, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Essen, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Essen, Pennsylvania, there are 132.6 rainfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Essen, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Essen, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Essen, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Essen, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Essen, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Essen is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Essen in December?

In Essen, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Essen?

The average relative humidity in December in Essen, Pennsylvania, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Essen?

In Essen, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Essen in December?

In Essen, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Essen?

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

How many hours of daylight does Essen have in December?

In December, the average day length in Essen, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Essen?

On the first day of December in Essen, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Essen have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Essen?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Essen.

How high is the UV index in December in Essen?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Essen, Pennsylvania, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Essen, PA

Average temperature in December - Essen, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Essen, PA

Average pressure in December - Essen, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Essen, PA

Average wind speed in December - Essen, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Essen, PA

Average humidity in December - Essen, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Essen, PA

Average rainfall in December - Essen, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Essen, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Essen, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Essen, PA

Average snowfall in December - Essen, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Essen, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Essen, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Essen, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Essen, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Essen, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Essen, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Essen, PA

Average UV index in December - Essen, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Essen, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Essen, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Essen, PA

Average visibility in December - Essen, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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