December weather forecast
Oakland Mills, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Oakland Mills, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Oakland Mills observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Oakland Mills experiences a mean temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Oakland Mills, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.4 rainfall days, and 28.46" (723mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oakland Mills, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oakland Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 13.94" (354mm) of snow.

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 7:14 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

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 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. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Oakland Mills in December?

In December, in Oakland Mills, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Oakland Mills, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oakland Mills, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Oakland Mills, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oakland Mills?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakland Mills have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months 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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average temperature in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average pressure in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average wind speed in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average humidity in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average rainfall in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average snowfall in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland Mills, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average UV index in December - Oakland Mills, 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
Oakland Mills, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Oakland Mills, PA

Average visibility in December - Oakland Mills, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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