December weather forecast
Sharpsburg, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). During December, Sharpsburg records an average temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sharpsburg, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sharpsburg, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.7 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sharpsburg, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sharpsburg, is 39.4°F (4.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sharpsburg, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sharpsburg, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sharpsburg have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sharpsburg, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sharpsburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Sharpsburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average temperature in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average pressure in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average wind speed in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sharpsburg, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average rainfall in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average snowfall in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 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
Sharpsburg, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sharpsburg, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sharpsburg, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Sharpsburg, PA

Average visibility in December - Sharpsburg, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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