December weather forecast
Hartstown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hartstown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°F (2.8°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). In Hartstown, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Hartstown, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.5 rainfall days, and 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hartstown, in December, during 16.5 snowfall days, 6.02" (153mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hartstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.8 days and aggregates up to 25.39" (645mm) of snow.

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 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hartstown in December?

The high-temperature during December is 37°F (2.8°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hartstown, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hartstown, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hartstown, in December, snow falls for 16.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.02" (153mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Hartstown, PA

Average temperature in December - Hartstown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hartstown, PA

Average pressure in December - Hartstown, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hartstown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Hartstown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hartstown, PA

Average humidity in December - Hartstown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Hartstown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hartstown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Hartstown, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hartstown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hartstown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hartstown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hartstown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hartstown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hartstown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Hartstown, PA

Average UV index in December - Hartstown, 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
Hartstown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hartstown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Hartstown, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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