December weather forecast
Lime Ridge, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in Lime Ridge's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). The nights of December in Lime Ridge anticipate an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lime Ridge, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lime Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.3 days and collects up to 31.06" (789mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lime Ridge, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.6 snowfall days, and 22.91" (582mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Lime Ridge, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Lime Ridge in December?

In Lime Ridge, in December, the average high-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lime Ridge?

In Lime Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Lime Ridge in December?

In Lime Ridge, Pennsylvania, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lime Ridge?

In Lime Ridge, during December, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lime Ridge?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Lime Ridge?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lime Ridge?

On the first day of December in Lime Ridge, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lime Ridge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lime Ridge?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lime Ridge?

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

Average temperature in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average pressure in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lime Ridge, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average humidity in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average rainfall in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average snowfall in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lime Ridge, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average UV index in December - Lime Ridge, 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
Lime Ridge, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Lime Ridge, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Lime Ridge, PA

Average visibility in December - Lime Ridge, 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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