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
In the transition to December, Shenandoah observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Shenandoah sees an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Shenandoah is 82%.Rainfall
In Shenandoah, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Shenandoah, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.5 snowfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Shenandoah, 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
Shenandoah, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Shenandoah, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Shenandoah, 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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