December weather forecast
Gardners, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gardners, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). Gardners records an average nighttime low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Gardners, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Gardners, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gardners, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gardners, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Gardners, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.2 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gardners, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gardners, is 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gardners?

In Gardners, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gardners, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gardners have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Gardners?

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

Average temperature in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Gardners, PA

Average pressure in December - Gardners, 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
Gardners, PA

Average wind speed in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

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
Gardners, PA

Average humidity in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Gardners, PA

Average rainfall in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Gardners, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gardners, PA

Average snowfall in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gardners, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gardners, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gardners, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Gardners, PA

Average UV index in December - Gardners, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gardners, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Gardners, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Gardners, PA

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

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

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