December weather forecast
Harwood, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harwood, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). During the month of December, Harwood experiences a steady low-temperature average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Harwood, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Harwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Harwood, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Harwood, there are 53.8 snowfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) 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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Harwood, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Harwood, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Harwood, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Harwood, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Harwood, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Harwood?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Harwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Harwood, PA

Average temperature in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Harwood, PA

Average pressure in December - Harwood, 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
Harwood, PA

Average wind speed in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Harwood, PA

Average humidity in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Harwood, PA

Average rainfall in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Harwood, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harwood, PA

Average snowfall in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harwood, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harwood, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harwood, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Harwood, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Harwood, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Harwood, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Harwood, PA

Average visibility in December - Harwood, 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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