December weather forecast
Guilford, PA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Guilford, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Guilford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Guilford, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Guilford, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Guilford, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Guilford, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Guilford, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) 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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Guilford have in December?

In Guilford, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Guilford, PA

Average temperature in December - Guilford, 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 (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Guilford, PA

Average pressure in December - Guilford, 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
Guilford, PA

Average wind speed in December - Guilford, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Guilford, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Guilford, PA

Average rainfall in December - Guilford, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Guilford, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Guilford, PA

Average snowfall in December - Guilford, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Guilford, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Guilford, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Guilford, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Guilford, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Guilford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Guilford, PA

Average UV index in December - Guilford, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Guilford, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Guilford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Guilford, PA

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

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

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