December weather forecast
Gulph Mills, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). During the nights in December, Gulph Mills experiences a consistent average temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In Gulph Mills, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gulph Mills, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gulph Mills, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 2.13" (54mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Gulph Mills during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gulph Mills, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gulph Mills, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gulph Mills, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Gulph Mills have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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 in Gulph Mills.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average temperature in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average pressure in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average wind speed in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average humidity in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average rainfall in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average snowfall in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gulph Mills, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average UV index in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Gulph Mills, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Gulph Mills, PA

Average visibility in December - Gulph Mills, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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