December weather forecast
Garards Fort, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garards Fort, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Garards Fort's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). Throughout the month of December, Garards Fort witnesses an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Garards Fort, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garards Fort, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.4 snowfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Garards Fort, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Garards Fort, Pennsylvania, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Garards Fort, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°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 (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Garards Fort, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average wind speed in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average humidity in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average rainfall in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average snowfall in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Garards Fort, PA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average UV index in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average visibility in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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