December weather forecast
Loysburg Gap, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Loysburg Gap, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Loysburg Gap, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Loysburg Gap, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Loysburg Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Loysburg Gap, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Loysburg Gap, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Loysburg Gap, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average temperature in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average pressure in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average humidity in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average rainfall in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average snowfall in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Loysburg Gap, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average UV index in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Loysburg Gap, PA

Average visibility in December - Loysburg Gap, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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