December weather forecast
Newfoundland, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout December, Newfoundland registers a consistent average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In Newfoundland, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Newfoundland, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Newfoundland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 38.86" (987mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Newfoundland?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Newfoundland, is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Newfoundland, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Newfoundland, in December, during 13.2 snowfall days, 7.13" (181mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Newfoundland have in December?

In Newfoundland, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average temperature in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average pressure in December - Newfoundland, 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
Newfoundland, PA

Average wind speed in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average humidity in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average rainfall in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average snowfall in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average UV index in December - Newfoundland, 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
Newfoundland, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Newfoundland, PA

Average visibility in December - Newfoundland, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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