December weather forecast
Indianola, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Indianola, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C). Indianola experiences a mean low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Indianola, during December, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.5 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Indianola, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 25.12" (638mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Indianola is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Indianola, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Indianola have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Indianola, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Indianola, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Indianola, PA

Average temperature in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Indianola, PA

Average pressure in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Indianola, PA

Average wind speed in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Indianola, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Indianola, PA

Average rainfall in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Indianola, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Indianola, PA

Average snowfall in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Indianola, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Indianola, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Indianola, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Indianola, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Indianola, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Indianola, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Indianola, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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