December weather forecast
New Tripoli, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Tripoli, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In New Tripoli, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.5 days and collects up to 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In New Tripoli, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In New Tripoli, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.8 days and aggregates up to 21.34" (542mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In New Tripoli, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in New Tripoli, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in New Tripoli is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In New Tripoli, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

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 Tripoli have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In New Tripoli, 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
New Tripoli, PA

Average temperature in December - New Tripoli, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
New Tripoli, PA

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
New Tripoli, PA

Average humidity in December - New Tripoli, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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 Tripoli, PA

Average rainfall in December - New Tripoli, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
New Tripoli, PA

Average rainfall days in December - New Tripoli, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Tripoli, PA

Average snowfall in December - New Tripoli, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Tripoli, PA

Average snowfall days in December - New Tripoli, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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 Tripoli, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Tripoli, 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 3min

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
New Tripoli, PA

Average sunshine days in December - New Tripoli, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
New Tripoli, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
New Tripoli, PA

Average cloud cover in December - New Tripoli, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
New Tripoli, PA

Average visibility in December - New Tripoli, 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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