December weather forecast
Raineytown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Raineytown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Raineytown's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Raineytown, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Raineytown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.7 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Raineytown, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.2 snowfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Raineytown are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Raineytown, in December, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Raineytown in December?

In Raineytown, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Raineytown, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Raineytown have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Raineytown, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Raineytown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Raineytown, PA

Average temperature in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Raineytown, PA

Average pressure in December - Raineytown, 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
Raineytown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Raineytown, PA

Average humidity in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Raineytown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Raineytown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Raineytown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Raineytown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Raineytown, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Raineytown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Raineytown, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Raineytown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Raineytown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Raineytown, PA

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

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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