December weather forecast
Hawley, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hawley, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

Hawley's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Hawley, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Hawley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 24.8" (630mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Hawley experiences an average high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hawley, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hawley, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hawley, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) 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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hawley have in December?

In Hawley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Hawley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hawley, PA

Average temperature in December - Hawley, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hawley, PA

Average pressure in December - Hawley, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Hawley, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hawley, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hawley, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hawley, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Hawley, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hawley, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hawley, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hawley, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hawley, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hawley, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hawley, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hawley, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hawley, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Hawley, PA

Average UV index in December - Hawley, 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
Hawley, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Hawley, PA

Average visibility in December - Hawley, 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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