December weather forecast
Rutherford, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rutherford, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Rutherford observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Rutherford experiences an average low-temperature reading of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rutherford, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rutherford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 15" (381mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.2 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Rutherford is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Rutherford, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rutherford, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Rutherford in December?

In Rutherford, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rutherford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Rutherford, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rutherford, PA

Average temperature in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Rutherford, PA

Average pressure in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rutherford, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Rutherford, PA

Average humidity in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Rutherford, PA

Average rainfall in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Rutherford, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rutherford, PA

Average snowfall in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rutherford, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rutherford, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rutherford, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rutherford, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Rutherford, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Rutherford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Rutherford, PA

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

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

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