December weather forecast
North Wales, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in North Wales, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). An average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In North Wales, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In North Wales, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.6 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In North Wales, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In North Wales, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:35 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

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in North Wales are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In North Wales, Pennsylvania, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Wales, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does North Wales have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:35 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?

In North Wales, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
North Wales, PA

Average temperature in December - North Wales, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
North Wales, PA

Average pressure in December - North Wales, 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
North Wales, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
North Wales, PA

Average humidity in December - North Wales, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
North Wales, PA

Average rainfall in December - North Wales, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
North Wales, PA

Average rainfall days in December - North Wales, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Wales, PA

Average snowfall in December - North Wales, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Wales, PA

Average snowfall days in December - North Wales, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Wales, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Wales, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Wales, PA

Average sunshine days in December - North Wales, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
North Wales, PA

Average UV index in December - North Wales, 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
North Wales, PA

Average cloud cover in December - North Wales, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
North Wales, PA

Average visibility in December - North Wales, 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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