December weather forecast
Lehigh Gap, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In Lehigh Gap, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.1 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lehigh Gap, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 34 days and aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lehigh Gap, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lehigh Gap, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lehigh Gap in December?

In Lehigh Gap, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lehigh Gap have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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 in Lehigh Gap.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average temperature in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average pressure in December - Lehigh Gap, 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
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average wind speed in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average humidity in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average rainfall in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average snowfall in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lehigh Gap, 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: 4h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average UV index in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Lehigh Gap, PA

Average visibility in December - Lehigh Gap, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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