December weather forecast
Honesdale, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°F (-3.9°C) and max 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Honesdale's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). In Honesdale, an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.5 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Honesdale, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Honesdale?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Honesdale, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Honesdale, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Honesdale have in December?

In Honesdale, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Honesdale have in December?

In Honesdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Honesdale, PA

Average temperature in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°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 (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Honesdale, PA

Average pressure in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Honesdale, PA

Average wind speed in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Honesdale, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Honesdale, PA

Average rainfall in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Honesdale, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Honesdale, PA

Average snowfall in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.27"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Honesdale, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Honesdale, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Honesdale, PA

Average UV index in December - Honesdale, 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
Honesdale, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Honesdale, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Honesdale, PA

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

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

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