December weather forecast
Hephzibah, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hephzibah, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). In December, Hephzibah reports a consistent average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hephzibah, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hephzibah, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hephzibah, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Hephzibah, 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hephzibah?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hephzibah, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hephzibah in December?

In Hephzibah, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hephzibah have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hephzibah have in December?

In Hephzibah, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Hephzibah are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hephzibah, PA

Average pressure in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hephzibah, PA

Average humidity in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Hephzibah, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Hephzibah, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hephzibah, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hephzibah, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hephzibah, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hephzibah, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Hephzibah, PA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hephzibah, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hephzibah, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hephzibah, PA

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

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

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