December weather forecast
Slatington, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Slatington, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). In Slatington, the average nighttime temperature during December is a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Slatington, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.1 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Slatington, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Slatington experiences an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Slatington, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Slatington, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Slatington, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Slatington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Slatington, PA

Average temperature in December - Slatington, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Slatington, PA

Average pressure in December - Slatington, 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
Slatington, PA

Average wind speed in December - Slatington, 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 (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Slatington, PA

Average humidity in December - Slatington, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Slatington, PA

Average rainfall in December - Slatington, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Slatington, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Slatington, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slatington, PA

Average snowfall in December - Slatington, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Slatington, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Slatington, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slatington, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slatington, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Slatington, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Slatington, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Slatington, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Slatington, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Slatington, PA

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

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

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