December weather forecast
Folcroft, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Folcroft, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Folcroft sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Folcroft, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Folcroft, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Folcroft, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.3 days and aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Folcroft, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and 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 the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Folcroft, is 44.1°F (6.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Folcroft are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Folcroft, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Folcroft, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Folcroft?

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 is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Folcroft, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months 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 intensity in December?

In Folcroft, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Folcroft, PA

Average temperature in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Folcroft, PA

Average pressure in December - Folcroft, 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
Folcroft, PA

Average wind speed in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Folcroft, PA

Average humidity in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Folcroft, PA

Average rainfall in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Folcroft, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Folcroft, PA

Average snowfall in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Folcroft, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Folcroft, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Folcroft, 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 1min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Folcroft, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Folcroft, PA

Average UV index in December - Folcroft, 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
Folcroft, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Folcroft, PA

Average visibility in December - Folcroft, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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