December weather forecast
Shrewsbury, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shrewsbury, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In Shrewsbury, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.3 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.2 snowfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January, February, 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. 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. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Shrewsbury, the average high-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Shrewsbury?

In Shrewsbury, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shrewsbury?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shrewsbury is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average temperature in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average pressure in December - Shrewsbury, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average wind speed in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Shrewsbury, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Shrewsbury, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Shrewsbury, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Shrewsbury, PA

Average visibility in December - Shrewsbury, 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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