December weather forecast
Harpers, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harpers, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Harpers experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Harpers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.1 days and collects up to 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Harpers, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Harpers, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Harpers, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

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 December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Harpers, PA

Average temperature in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Harpers, PA

Average pressure in December - Harpers, 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
Harpers, PA

Average wind speed in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Harpers, PA

Average humidity in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Harpers, PA

Average rainfall in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Harpers, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harpers, PA

Average snowfall in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harpers, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harpers, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Harpers, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Harpers, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Harpers, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Harpers, PA

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

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

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