December weather forecast
Shiremanstown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 41°F (5°C). Shiremanstown encounters a steady low-temperature average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Shiremanstown, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.3 rainfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Shiremanstown, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shiremanstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 41°F (5°C) and the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shiremanstown, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Shiremanstown, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shiremanstown, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shiremanstown have in December?

In Shiremanstown, the average sunshine duration in December 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average temperature in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average pressure in December - Shiremanstown, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shiremanstown, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Shiremanstown, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Shiremanstown, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shiremanstown, 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
Shiremanstown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average UV index in December - Shiremanstown, 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
Shiremanstown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average visibility in December - Shiremanstown, 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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