December weather forecast
Leeper, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Leeper, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

In Leeper, the average high-temperature in December drops from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). During the nights in December, Leeper experiences a consistent average temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Leeper, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Leeper, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Leeper. In Leeper, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 5" (127mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leeper, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.5 days and aggregates up to 26.02" (661mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Leeper, 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Leeper, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Leeper, in December, snow falls for 16.9 days, with typically accumulated 5" (127mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Leeper have in December?

In Leeper, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Leeper, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Leeper is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leeper, PA

Average temperature in December - Leeper, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Leeper, PA

Average pressure in December - Leeper, 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
Leeper, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Leeper, PA

Average humidity in December - Leeper, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Leeper, PA

Average rainfall in December - Leeper, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Leeper, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Leeper, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leeper, PA

Average snowfall in December - Leeper, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leeper, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Leeper, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leeper, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Leeper, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Leeper, PA

Average UV index in December - Leeper, 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
Leeper, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Leeper, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Leeper, PA

Average visibility in December - Leeper, 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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