December weather forecast
Shunk, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shunk, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Shunk sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Shunk, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.9 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shunk, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.9 days and aggregates up to 30.08" (764mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Shunk, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shunk, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Shunk, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shunk?

February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shunk have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Shunk.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Shunk, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shunk, PA

Average temperature in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shunk, PA

Average pressure in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shunk, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Shunk, PA

Average humidity in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Shunk, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and July (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Shunk, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shunk, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shunk, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shunk, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shunk, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Shunk, PA

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

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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Shunk, PA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Shunk, PA

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

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

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