December weather forecast
Southampton, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Southampton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Southampton sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). In Southampton, in December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Southampton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Southampton, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Southampton, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 12.13" (308mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Southampton, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.8°F (6°C) and the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Southampton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Southampton. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Southampton, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Southampton, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) 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?

In Southampton, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Southampton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Southampton, PA

Average temperature in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Southampton, PA

Average pressure in December - Southampton, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southampton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Southampton, PA

Average humidity in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Southampton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Southampton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southampton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southampton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southampton, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southampton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Southampton, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Southampton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Southampton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Southampton, PA

Average visibility in December - Southampton, 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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