Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In Lykens, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Lykens, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.4 rainfall days, and 25.55" (649mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lykens, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Lykens, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.2 days and aggregates up to 12.32" (313mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Lykens, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Lykens, 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
Lykens, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Lykens, PA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Lykens, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Lykens, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lykens, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lykens, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lykens, 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 18min).
- 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lykens, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lykens, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Lykens, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Lykens, PA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, August, September and October (5mi).
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