December weather forecast
Sassamansville, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sassamansville, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December, Sassamansville encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In Sassamansville, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sassamansville, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sassamansville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.6 days and collects up to 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sassamansville, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Sassamansville, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Sassamansville, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sassamansville?

In Sassamansville, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sassamansville, Pennsylvania, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sassamansville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sassamansville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sassamansville have in December?

In Sassamansville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sassamansville is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Sassamansville, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sassamansville, 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 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
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Average cloud cover in December - Sassamansville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Sassamansville, 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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