December weather forecast
Plainfield, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Plainfield, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In Plainfield, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Plainfield, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plainfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Plainfield, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Plainfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.2 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Plainfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 40.8°F (4.9°C) and the low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Plainfield?

In December, the average relative humidity in Plainfield is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Plainfield, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Plainfield, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Plainfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Plainfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Plainfield, PA

Average temperature in December - Plainfield, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°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 (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Plainfield, PA

Average pressure in December - Plainfield, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Plainfield, PA

Average wind speed in December - Plainfield, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Plainfield, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Plainfield, PA

Average rainfall in December - Plainfield, 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 September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Plainfield, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Plainfield, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plainfield, PA

Average snowfall in December - Plainfield, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Plainfield, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Plainfield, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plainfield, 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Plainfield, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Plainfield, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Plainfield, PA

Average UV index in December - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Plainfield, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Plainfield, PA

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

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

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