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
With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.4 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ruffs Dale, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.2 snowfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) 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 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Ruffs Dale, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Ruffs Dale, 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
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Ruffs Dale, 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 April, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 6.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ruffs Dale, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Ruffs Dale, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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