December weather forecast
Niantic, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Niantic, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). The low-temperature average for Niantic during December stands at a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In Niantic, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Niantic, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.5 rainfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Niantic, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Niantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 27 days and aggregates up to 12.52" (318mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Niantic in December has an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Niantic, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Niantic, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Niantic, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) 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 Niantic have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Niantic have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Niantic, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Niantic, PA

Average temperature in December - Niantic, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Niantic, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Niantic, PA

Average wind speed in December - Niantic, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Niantic, PA

Average humidity in December - Niantic, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Niantic, PA

Average rainfall in December - Niantic, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Niantic, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Niantic, PA

Average snowfall in December - Niantic, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Niantic, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Niantic, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Niantic, 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 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Niantic, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Niantic, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Niantic, PA

Average UV index in December - Niantic, 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
Niantic, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Niantic, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Niantic, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, September, October and December (5mi).

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