December weather forecast
Home Park, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Home Park, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

Home Park's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Home Park's temperature lowers to a mean of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Home Park, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Home Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Home Park, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Home Park, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Home Park, records 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Home Park, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Home Park, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Home Park, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Home Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Home Park, PA

Average temperature in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Home Park, PA

Average pressure in December - Home Park, 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
Home Park, PA

Average wind speed in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Home Park, PA

Average humidity in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Home Park, PA

Average rainfall in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Home Park, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Home Park, PA

Average snowfall in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Home Park, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Home Park, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Home Park, 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 18min).

  • 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
Home Park, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Home Park, PA

Average UV index in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Home Park, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Home Park, PA

Average visibility in December - Home Park, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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