December weather forecast
Lecontes Mills, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lecontes Mills, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.7 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lecontes Mills, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lecontes Mills, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 76 days and aggregates up to 37.6" (955mm) of snow.

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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lecontes Mills, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lecontes Mills, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lecontes Mills?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lecontes Mills, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lecontes Mills have in December?

In Lecontes Mills, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average pressure in December - Lecontes Mills, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average wind speed in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average humidity in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average rainfall in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average snowfall in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average UV index in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Lecontes Mills, PA

Average visibility in December - Lecontes Mills, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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