December weather forecast
New Philadelphia, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is observed.

Humidity

In New Philadelphia, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In New Philadelphia, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In New Philadelphia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In New Philadelphia, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In New Philadelphia, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 20.47" (520mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in New Philadelphia 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In New Philadelphia, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In New Philadelphia, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in New Philadelphia is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does New Philadelphia have in December?

In New Philadelphia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In New Philadelphia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average temperature in December - New Philadelphia, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average pressure in December - New Philadelphia, 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
New Philadelphia, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average humidity in December - New Philadelphia, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
New Philadelphia, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average rainfall days in December - New Philadelphia, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average snowfall in December - New Philadelphia, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average snowfall days in December - New Philadelphia, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Philadelphia, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average sunshine days in December - New Philadelphia, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
New Philadelphia, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
New Philadelphia, PA

Average cloud cover in December - New Philadelphia, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
New Philadelphia, PA

Average visibility in December - New Philadelphia, 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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