December weather forecast
Lockville, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lockville, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout the month of December, Lockville sees a steady low-temperature average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lockville, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lockville, in December, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Lockville, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.2 days and aggregates up to 26.1" (663mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lockville, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lockville, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lockville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lockville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lockville, PA

Average temperature in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lockville, PA

Average pressure in December - Lockville, 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
Lockville, PA

Average wind speed in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Lockville, PA

Average humidity in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Lockville, PA

Average rainfall in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Lockville, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lockville, PA

Average snowfall in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lockville, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lockville, 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: 3h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lockville, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lockville, PA

Average UV index in December - Lockville, 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
Lockville, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Lockville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Lockville, PA

Average visibility in December - Lockville, 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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