Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Rising Sun generally rests at an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Rising Sun is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.1 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rising Sun. In Rising Sun, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Rising Sun, 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
Rising Sun, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rising Sun, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rising Sun, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Rising Sun, 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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