December weather forecast
Jonestown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jonestown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). In Jonestown, an average nighttime temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jonestown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.3 days and collects up to 34.53" (877mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Jonestown, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Jonestown, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.4 days and aggregates up to 16.69" (424mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Jonestown is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

Jonestown in December has an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Jonestown in December?

In Jonestown, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jonestown?

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

How many hours of daylight does Jonestown have in December?

In Jonestown, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Jonestown?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Jonestown is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Jonestown?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Jonestown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Jonestown, PA

Average temperature in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Jonestown, PA

Average pressure in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jonestown, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Jonestown, PA

Average humidity in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, June and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Jonestown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in December
Jonestown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jonestown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jonestown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jonestown, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jonestown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Jonestown, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Jonestown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Jonestown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Jonestown, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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