December weather forecast
Shade Gap, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shade Gap, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Shade Gap's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Shade Gap is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Shade Gap, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Shade Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.6 days and aggregates up to 17.91" (455mm) 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 7:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Shade Gap, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Shade Gap is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average temperature in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average pressure in December - Shade Gap, 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
Shade Gap, PA

Average wind speed in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average humidity in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shade Gap, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average UV index in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average visibility in December - Shade Gap, 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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