December weather forecast
Poyntelle, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Poyntelle, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout December, Poyntelle encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In Poyntelle, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Poyntelle, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 71.7 snowfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Poyntelle, records 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Poyntelle, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Poyntelle, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 13.7 days, with typically accumulated 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Poyntelle is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Poyntelle have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Poyntelle?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Poyntelle have in December?

In Poyntelle, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Poyntelle is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Poyntelle, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Poyntelle, 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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