December weather forecast
Old Forge, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Old Forge, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.3°F (2.4°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Old Forge in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). Old Forge experiences an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Old Forge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.5 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Old Forge, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Old Forge, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Old Forge?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Forge have in December?

In Old Forge, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Old Forge.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Old Forge, PA

Average temperature in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Old Forge, PA

Average pressure in December - Old Forge, 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
Old Forge, PA

Average wind speed in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Old Forge, PA

Average humidity in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Old Forge, PA

Average rainfall in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Old Forge, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Old Forge, PA

Average snowfall in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Old Forge, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Old Forge, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Old Forge, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Old Forge, PA

Average UV index in December - Old Forge, 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
Old Forge, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Old Forge, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Old Forge, PA

Average visibility in December - Old Forge, 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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