December weather forecast
Harkness, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harkness, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). During December, Harkness's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Harkness is 84%.

Rainfall

In Harkness, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Harkness, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Harkness are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.5 snowfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Harkness are January, February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Harkness, Pennsylvania. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Harkness?

Harkness in December has an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Harkness?

The average relative humidity in December in Harkness is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Harkness?

In Harkness, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Harkness in December?

In December, in Harkness, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Harkness?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Harkness?

In Harkness, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Harkness?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Harkness?

January, February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Harkness.

How many hours of sunshine does Harkness have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Harkness, Pennsylvania, is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Harkness?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Harkness, Pennsylvania.

What is the UV index reading in December in Harkness?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Harkness is 1. 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
Harkness, PA

Average temperature in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Harkness, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harkness, PA

Average wind speed in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Harkness, PA

Average humidity in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Harkness, PA

Average rainfall in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Harkness, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harkness, PA

Average snowfall in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harkness, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harkness, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Harkness, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Harkness, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Harkness, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Harkness, PA

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

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

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