December weather forecast
Little Gap, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Little Gap, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In Little Gap, Pennsylvania, 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. In Little Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.1 days and collects up to 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Little Gap, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

In Little Gap, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Little Gap, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December?

In Little Gap, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In Little Gap, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Little Gap, PA

Average temperature in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average pressure in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average wind speed in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average humidity in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average rainfall in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average snowfall in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average UV index in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Little 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
Little Gap, PA

Average visibility in December - Little 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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