December weather forecast
Pocono Lake, PA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). During the month of December, Pocono Lake's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pocono Lake, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pocono Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 34.45" (875mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pocono Lake, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pocono Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.6 days and aggregates up to 42.24" (1073mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pocono Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pocono Lake, during December, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pocono Lake, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 6.89" (175mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pocono Lake have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pocono Lake have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average temperature in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average pressure in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average wind speed in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average humidity in December - Pocono Lake, 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
Pocono Lake, PA

Average rainfall in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average snowfall in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pocono Lake, PA

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

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average UV index in December - Pocono Lake, 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
Pocono Lake, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Pocono Lake, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Pocono Lake, PA

Average visibility in December - Pocono Lake, 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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