December weather forecast
Rittenhouse, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rittenhouse, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). In the month of December, Rittenhouse witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rittenhouse, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rittenhouse. In December, in Rittenhouse, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, 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 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rittenhouse, in December, during 7.8 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) 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 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Rittenhouse, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

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 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rittenhouse have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Rittenhouse, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Rittenhouse, PA

Average pressure in December - Rittenhouse, 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
Rittenhouse, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Rittenhouse, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Rittenhouse, PA

Average rainfall in December - Rittenhouse, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Rittenhouse, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rittenhouse, PA

Average snowfall in December - Rittenhouse, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rittenhouse, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Rittenhouse, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rittenhouse, 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 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rittenhouse, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Rittenhouse, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rittenhouse, PA

Average UV index in December - Rittenhouse, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Rittenhouse, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Rittenhouse, PA

Average visibility in December - Rittenhouse, 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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