December weather forecast
Shoemakersville, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shoemakersville, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Shoemakersville experiences a steady low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Shoemakersville, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Shoemakersville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 26.42" (671mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shoemakersville, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shoemakersville, there are 26.2 snowfall days, and 13.58" (345mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shoemakersville?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shoemakersville, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shoemakersville, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shoemakersville have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Shoemakersville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months 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?

In Shoemakersville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shoemakersville, PA

Average temperature in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Shoemakersville, PA

Average pressure in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Shoemakersville, PA

Average wind speed in December - Shoemakersville, 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
Shoemakersville, PA

Average humidity in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Shoemakersville, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Shoemakersville, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shoemakersville, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shoemakersville, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shoemakersville, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shoemakersville, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Shoemakersville, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Shoemakersville, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Shoemakersville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Shoemakersville, PA

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

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

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