December weather forecast
Indian Head, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Indian Head, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 179.1 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Indian Head. In Indian Head, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 snowfall days, and 34.17" (868mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Indian Head.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Indian Head, the average high-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Indian Head, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Indian Head, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Indian Head have in December?

In Indian Head, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Indian Head, PA

Average temperature in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°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 (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Indian Head, PA

Average pressure in December - Indian Head, 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
Indian Head, PA

Average wind speed in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Indian Head, PA

Average humidity in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Indian Head, PA

Average rainfall in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Indian Head, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Indian Head, PA

Average snowfall in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Indian Head, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Indian Head, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Indian Head, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Indian Head, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Indian Head, PA

Average UV index in December - Indian Head, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Indian Head, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Indian Head, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Indian Head, PA

Average visibility in December - Indian Head, 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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