December weather forecast
Kratz, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Kratz, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). In the month of December, Kratz records a consistent average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In Kratz, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.6 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Kratz, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Kratz, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kratz, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kratz. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Kratz, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kratz, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) 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 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Kratz, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kratz?

In Kratz, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kratz, PA

Average temperature in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Kratz, PA

Average pressure in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Kratz, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Kratz, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Kratz, PA

Average rainfall in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Kratz, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kratz, PA

Average snowfall in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kratz, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kratz, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kratz, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kratz, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Kratz, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Kratz, PA

Average visibility in December - Kratz, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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