December weather forecast
Hunker, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hunker, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°F (4°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.4 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hunker, in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.1" (155mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.2 snowfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Hunker, 39.2°F (4°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hunker, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hunker in December?

In December, in Hunker, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hunker have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Hunker are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Hunker, PA

Average temperature in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hunker, PA

Average pressure in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hunker, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hunker, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hunker, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Hunker, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hunker, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hunker, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hunker, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hunker, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hunker, PA

Average UV index in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Hunker, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hunker, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Hunker, PA

Average visibility in December - Hunker, 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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