December weather forecast
Preston Park, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Preston Park, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C). Preston Park reports a consistent average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Preston Park, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Preston Park, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Preston Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
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 7:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Preston Park.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Preston Park is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Preston Park, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Preston Park?

In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 7:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Preston Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Preston Park, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Preston Park, PA

Average temperature in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Preston Park, PA

Average pressure in December - Preston Park, 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
Preston Park, PA

Average wind speed in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Preston Park, PA

Average humidity in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Preston Park, PA

Average rainfall in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Preston Park, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Preston Park, PA

Average snowfall in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Preston Park, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Preston Park, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Preston Park, 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: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Preston Park, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Preston Park, PA

Average UV index in December - Preston Park, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Preston Park, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Preston Park, PA

Average visibility in December - Preston Park, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).

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