Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Lima, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. In Lima, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.6 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lima, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Lima, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 11.81" (300mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Lima, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Lima, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Lima, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Lima, PA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Lima, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").
Average rainfall days in December
Lima, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lima, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lima, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lima, 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: 5h and 0min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lima, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Lima, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Lima, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Lima, 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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