December weather forecast
Middletown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Middletown, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average high of 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Middletown in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 41°F (5°C). Throughout the month of December, Middletown observes an average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Middletown, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Middletown, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Middletown, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Middletown, is 41°F (5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Middletown in December?

In Middletown, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Middletown, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

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 in Middletown?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Middletown, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with 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.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Middletown, PA

Average temperature in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Middletown, PA

Average pressure in December - Middletown, 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
Middletown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Middletown, PA

Average humidity in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Middletown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Middletown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Middletown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

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
Middletown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Middletown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Middletown, PA

Average UV index in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Middletown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Middletown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Middletown, PA

Average visibility in December - Middletown, 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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