December weather forecast
Pequea, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pequea, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pequea, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Pequea, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 11.46" (291mm) 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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pequea, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pequea in December?

In Pequea, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pequea have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pequea have in December?

In Pequea, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 Pequea?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pequea, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Pequea, PA

Average pressure in December - Pequea, 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
Pequea, PA

Average wind speed in December - Pequea, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Pequea, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Pequea, PA

Average rainfall in December - Pequea, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Pequea, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Pequea, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pequea, PA

Average snowfall in December - Pequea, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pequea, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Pequea, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pequea, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pequea, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Pequea, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pequea, PA

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pequea, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Pequea, 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
Pequea, PA

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

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

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