December weather forecast
Franklin Park, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Franklin Park, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In Franklin Park, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Franklin Park, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Franklin Park, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. In Franklin Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.9 days and aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) 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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Franklin Park in December?

In Franklin Park, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Franklin Park, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Franklin Park, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Franklin Park, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin Park have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Franklin Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average temperature in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°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 (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average pressure in December - Franklin Park, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Franklin Park, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average humidity in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

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

Average rainfall in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average rainfall in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (0.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average snowfall in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklin 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average UV index in December - Franklin Park, 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
Franklin Park, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Franklin Park, PA

Average visibility in December - Franklin Park, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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