December weather forecast
Folstown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Folstown, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Folstown in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). During December, Folstown records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Folstown, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Folstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Folstown, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow. In Folstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 21.38" (543mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms 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. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Folstown, is 36.9°F (2.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Folstown, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Folstown, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Folstown have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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 temperature in December
Folstown, PA

Average temperature in December - Folstown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Folstown, PA

Average pressure in December - Folstown, 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
Folstown, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Folstown, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Folstown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Folstown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Folstown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Folstown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Folstown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Folstown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Folstown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Folstown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Folstown, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Folstown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Folstown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Folstown, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Folstown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Folstown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Folstown, PA

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

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

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