December weather forecast
Specktown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Specktown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 50°F (10°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Specktown, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Specktown, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) 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 in Specktown, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Specktown, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Specktown, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Specktown, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Specktown, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Specktown have in December?

In Specktown, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Specktown 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.

How high is the UV index in December in Specktown?

In Specktown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Specktown, PA

Average temperature in December - Specktown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°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 (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Specktown, PA

Average pressure in December - Specktown, 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
Specktown, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Specktown, PA

Average humidity in December - Specktown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Specktown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Specktown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Specktown, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Specktown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Specktown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Specktown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Specktown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Specktown, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Specktown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Specktown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Specktown, PA

Average UV index in December - Specktown, 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
Specktown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Specktown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Specktown, PA

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

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

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