December weather forecast
Jessup, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jessup, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). In the month of December, Jessup experiences an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Jessup are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Jessup, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Jessup, in December, during 12.4 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Jessup, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.2 days and aggregates up to 24.84" (631mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Jessup, records 35.6°F (2°C), while the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Jessup, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Jessup, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Jessup, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Jessup, PA

Average temperature in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Jessup, PA

Average pressure in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Jessup, PA

Average wind speed in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Jessup, PA

Average humidity in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Jessup, PA

Average rainfall in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Jessup, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jessup, PA

Average snowfall in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jessup, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jessup, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Jessup, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Jessup, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Jessup, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Jessup, PA

Average visibility in December - Jessup, 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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