December weather forecast
Meshoppen, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Meshoppen experiences an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in month of December.

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 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.7 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Meshoppen, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.2 snowfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Meshoppen, records 35.8°F (2.1°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Meshoppen, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Meshoppen, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Meshoppen have in December?

In Meshoppen, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Meshoppen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Meshoppen, PA

Average temperature in December - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Meshoppen, PA

Average pressure in December - Meshoppen, 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
Meshoppen, PA

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

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

Average humidity in December
Meshoppen, PA

Average humidity in December - Meshoppen, 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
Meshoppen, PA

Average rainfall in December - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Meshoppen, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Meshoppen, PA

Average snowfall in December - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Meshoppen, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Meshoppen, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Meshoppen, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Meshoppen, PA

Average UV index in December - Meshoppen, 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
Meshoppen, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Meshoppen, PA

Average visibility in December - Meshoppen, 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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