December weather forecast
Maxatawny, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Maxatawny, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Maxatawny temperatures generally rest at a low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Maxatawny, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Maxatawny, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maxatawny, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 15.87" (403mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Maxatawny, is 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Maxatawny, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Maxatawny, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Maxatawny, Pennsylvania, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Maxatawny have in December?

In Maxatawny, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Maxatawny, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Maxatawny have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Maxatawny?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average temperature in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average pressure in December - Maxatawny, 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
Maxatawny, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average humidity in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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
Maxatawny, PA

Average rainfall in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average snowfall in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maxatawny, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average UV index in December - Maxatawny, 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
Maxatawny, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Maxatawny, PA

Average visibility in December - Maxatawny, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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