December weather forecast
Haverford, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Haverford, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Haverford records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Haverford temperatures generally rest at a low of 32°F (0°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Haverford, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.8 rainfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, in Haverford, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Haverford are January, February, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature in Haverford during December is 43.2°F (6.2°C) and the low-temperature is 32°F (0°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Haverford, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Haverford, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Haverford, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Haverford have in December?

In Haverford, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Haverford.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Haverford, PA

Average temperature in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Haverford, PA

Average pressure in December - Haverford, 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
Haverford, PA

Average wind speed in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Haverford, PA

Average humidity in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Haverford, PA

Average rainfall in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Haverford, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Haverford, PA

Average snowfall in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Haverford, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Haverford, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Haverford, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Haverford, PA

Average UV index in December - Haverford, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Haverford, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Haverford, PA

Average visibility in December - Haverford, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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