December weather forecast
Peacedale, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peacedale, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Peacedale observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Peacedale observes an average nighttime temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Peacedale, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Peacedale, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Peacedale, there are 15.4 snowfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Peacedale, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Peacedale, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Peacedale, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Peacedale?

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

How many hours of daylight does Peacedale have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Peacedale, PA

Average temperature in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Peacedale, PA

Average pressure in December - Peacedale, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Peacedale, PA

Average wind speed in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Peacedale, PA

Average humidity in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Peacedale, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, September and November (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Peacedale, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Peacedale, PA

Average snowfall in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Peacedale, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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
Peacedale, PA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Peacedale, PA

Average UV index in December - Peacedale, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Peacedale, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Peacedale, PA

Average visibility in December - Peacedale, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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