December weather forecast
Longwood, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Longwood, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 43°F (6.1°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In Longwood, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Longwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135 days and collects up to 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Longwood, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard 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:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Longwood, records 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Longwood, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Longwood, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Longwood, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Longwood.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Longwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Longwood have in December?

In Longwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Longwood, PA

Average temperature in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Longwood, PA

Average pressure in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Longwood, PA

Average wind speed in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Longwood, PA

Average humidity in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Longwood, PA

Average rainfall in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Longwood, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Longwood, PA

Average snowfall in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Longwood, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Longwood, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Longwood, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Longwood, PA

Average UV index in December - Longwood, 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
Longwood, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Longwood, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Longwood, PA

Average visibility in December - Longwood, 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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