December weather forecast
Greenfield, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Greenfield, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). An average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Greenfield, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Greenfield, during December, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Greenfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Greenfield is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Greenfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Greenfield, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Greenfield, PA

Average temperature in December - Greenfield, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Greenfield, PA

Average pressure in December - Greenfield, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Greenfield, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Greenfield, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Greenfield, PA

Average rainfall in December - Greenfield, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Greenfield, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Greenfield, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Greenfield, PA

Average snowfall in December - Greenfield, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Greenfield, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Greenfield, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greenfield, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greenfield, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Greenfield, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Greenfield, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Greenfield, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Greenfield, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Greenfield, PA

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

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

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