December weather forecast
Howard, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Howard, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). During December, Howard witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Howard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.9 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 37°F (2.8°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Howard, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Howard?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Howard have in December?

In Howard, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Howard, PA

Average temperature in December - Howard, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Howard, PA

Average pressure in December - Howard, 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
Howard, PA

Average wind speed in December - Howard, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Howard, PA

Average humidity in December - Howard, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Howard, PA

Average rainfall in December - Howard, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Howard, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Howard, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Howard, PA

Average snowfall in December - Howard, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Howard, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Howard, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Howard, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Howard, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Howard, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Howard, PA

Average UV index in December - Howard, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Howard, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Howard, PA

Average visibility in December - Howard, 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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