December weather forecast
Queen, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Queen, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). Queen observes an average nighttime temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) during December.

Humidity

In Queen, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Queen, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.4 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Queen, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Queen, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Queen, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Queen, Pennsylvania, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) 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 Queen have in December?

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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Queen have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through 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 Queen, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Queen, PA

Average temperature in December - Queen, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Queen, PA

Average pressure in December - Queen, 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
Queen, PA

Average wind speed in December - Queen, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Queen, PA

Average humidity in December - Queen, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Queen, PA

Average rainfall in December - Queen, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Queen, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Queen, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Queen, PA

Average snowfall in December - Queen, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Queen, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Queen, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Queen, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Queen, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Queen, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Queen, PA

Average UV index in December - Queen, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Queen, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Queen, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Queen, PA

Average visibility in December - Queen, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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