December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Home, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to an icy 37.4°F (3°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In Home, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Home, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.5 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Home, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Home, there are 67.3 snowfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 37.4°F (3°C) and the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Home, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Home, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Home, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) 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 Home have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Home, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Home, PA

Average temperature in December - Home, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°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 (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°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 (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Home, PA

Average pressure in December - Home, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Home, PA

Average wind speed in December - Home, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Home, PA

Average humidity in December - Home, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Home, PA

Average rainfall in December - Home, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Home, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Home, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Home, PA

Average snowfall in December - Home, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Home, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Home, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.6 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, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Home, 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: 3h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Home, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Home, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Home, PA

Average UV index in December - Home, 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
Home, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Home, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Home, PA

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

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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