December weather forecast
Sinking Spring, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In Sinking Spring, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sinking Spring, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sinking Spring, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 12.64" (321mm) of snow.

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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sinking Spring are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sinking Spring, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sinking Spring, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Sinking Spring have in December?

In Sinking Spring, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sinking Spring have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Sinking Spring, PA

Average pressure in December - Sinking Spring, 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
Sinking Spring, PA

Average wind speed in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sinking Spring, PA

Average humidity in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sinking Spring, PA

Average rainfall in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Sinking Spring, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sinking Spring, PA

Average snowfall in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sinking Spring, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 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
Sinking Spring, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sinking Spring, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sinking Spring, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sinking Spring, PA

Average UV index in December - Sinking Spring, 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
Sinking Spring, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Sinking Spring, 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
Sinking Spring, PA

Average visibility in December - Sinking Spring, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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