December weather forecast
Holiday Poconos, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holiday Poconos, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

During Holiday Poconos's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Holiday Poconos, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Holiday Poconos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.5 days and collects up to 36.57" (929mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Holiday Poconos, in December, during 12.3 snowfall days, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 38.11" (968mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Holiday Poconos is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Holiday Poconos is 3.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Holiday Poconos is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Holiday Poconos, during December, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Holiday Poconos have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

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 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Holiday Poconos, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Holiday Poconos?

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average pressure in December - Holiday Poconos, 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
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average wind speed in December - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average humidity in December - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average rainfall in December - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average snowfall in December - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holiday Poconos, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average UV index in December - Holiday Poconos, 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
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Holiday Poconos, 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
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average visibility in December - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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