December weather forecast
Ripple, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ripple, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Ripple.

Rainfall

In Ripple, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ripple, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Ripple, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ripple, there are 57.9 snowfall days, and 29.53" (750mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ripple, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ripple, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ripple, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ripple, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ripple, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ripple, in December, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Ripple?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ripple, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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 Ripple?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ripple, PA

Average temperature in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ripple, PA

Average pressure in December - Ripple, 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
Ripple, PA

Average wind speed in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ripple, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Ripple, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Ripple, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ripple, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ripple, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ripple, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ripple, PA

Average UV index in December - Ripple, 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
Ripple, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ripple, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Ripple, PA

Average visibility in December - Ripple, 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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