December weather forecast
Hughestown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hughestown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). In Hughestown, in December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°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 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.5 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hughestown, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) 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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hughestown, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hughestown, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Hughestown, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hughestown?

In Hughestown, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with 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?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hughestown, PA

Average temperature in December - Hughestown, 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°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°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 (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hughestown, PA

Average pressure in December - Hughestown, 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
Hughestown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Hughestown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hughestown, PA

Average humidity in December - Hughestown, 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 (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hughestown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hughestown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Hughestown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hughestown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hughestown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hughestown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hughestown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hughestown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hughestown, 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 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hughestown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hughestown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hughestown, PA

Average UV index in December - Hughestown, 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
Hughestown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hughestown, 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 37).

Average visibility in December
Hughestown, PA

Average visibility in December - Hughestown, 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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