December weather forecast
Gwynedd Valley, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gwynedd Valley, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Gwynedd Valley, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gwynedd Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.6 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gwynedd Valley, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gwynedd Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gwynedd Valley are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Gwynedd Valley vary between a high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Gwynedd Valley, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gwynedd Valley have in December?

In Gwynedd Valley, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gwynedd Valley have in December?

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Gwynedd Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average temperature in December - Gwynedd Valley, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average pressure in December - Gwynedd Valley, 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
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average wind speed in December - Gwynedd Valley, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average humidity in December - Gwynedd Valley, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average rainfall in December - Gwynedd Valley, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Gwynedd Valley, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average snowfall in December - Gwynedd Valley, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Gwynedd Valley, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gwynedd Valley, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Gwynedd Valley, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average UV index in December - Gwynedd Valley, 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
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Gwynedd Valley, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Average visibility in December - Gwynedd Valley, 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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