December weather forecast
Norristown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Norristown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in Norristown's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is experienced in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Norristown, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Norristown in December has an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Norristown, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

Average temperature in December - Norristown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Norristown, PA

Average pressure in December - Norristown, 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
Norristown, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Norristown, PA

Average humidity in December - Norristown, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Norristown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Norristown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Norristown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Norristown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Norristown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Norristown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Norristown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Norristown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Norristown, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Norristown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Norristown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Norristown, PA

Average UV index in December - Norristown, 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
Norristown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Norristown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Norristown, PA

Average visibility in December - Norristown, 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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