December weather forecast
Hiestand, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hiestand, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

Hiestand, Pennsylvania, in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hiestand, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hiestand are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hiestand, is 42.3°F (5.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hiestand?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hiestand, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Hiestand, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hiestand have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hiestand have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hiestand, PA

Average temperature in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hiestand, PA

Average pressure in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Hiestand, PA

Average wind speed in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hiestand, PA

Average humidity in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hiestand, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Hiestand, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hiestand, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hiestand, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hiestand, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hiestand, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hiestand, PA

Average UV index in December - Hiestand, 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
Hiestand, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hiestand, 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
Hiestand, PA

Average visibility in December - Hiestand, 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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