December weather forecast
Paoli, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paoli, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Paoli is 78%.

Rainfall

In Paoli, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Paoli, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.1 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Paoli, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.3 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Paoli is 4.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Paoli, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Paoli have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is 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 in Paoli.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Paoli, PA

Average temperature in December - Paoli, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°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 (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Paoli, PA

Average pressure in December - Paoli, 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
Paoli, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Paoli, PA

Average humidity in December - Paoli, 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, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Paoli, PA

Average rainfall in December - Paoli, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Paoli, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Paoli, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paoli, PA

Average snowfall in December - Paoli, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paoli, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Paoli, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paoli, 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: 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
Paoli, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Paoli, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Paoli, PA

Average UV index in December - Paoli, 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
Paoli, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Paoli, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

Average visibility in December
Paoli, PA

Average visibility in December - Paoli, 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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