December weather forecast
Riegelsville, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout December, Riegelsville's nights cool down to an average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Riegelsville, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.4 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Riegelsville. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Riegelsville, 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riegelsville have in December?

In Riegelsville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riegelsville, PA

Average temperature in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riegelsville, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Riegelsville, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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