December weather forecast
New Hope, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Hope, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In New Hope, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in New Hope, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In New Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 23 days and aggregates up to 9.45" (240mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in New Hope?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In New Hope, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In New Hope, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in New Hope, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Hope have in December?

In New Hope, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in New Hope is 4.9h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
New Hope, PA

Average temperature in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
New Hope, PA

Average pressure in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Hope, PA

Average wind speed in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
New Hope, PA

Average humidity in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
New Hope, PA

Average rainfall in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
New Hope, PA

Average rainfall days in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Hope, PA

Average snowfall in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Hope, PA

Average snowfall days in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
New Hope, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Hope, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Hope, PA

Average sunshine days in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
New Hope, PA

Average UV index in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
New Hope, PA

Average cloud cover in December - New Hope, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
New Hope, PA

Average visibility in December - New Hope, 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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