December weather forecast
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sweeneys Crossroads, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Sweeneys Crossroads observes an average nighttime temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sweeneys Crossroads, during December, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sweeneys Crossroads, there are 191.3 rainfall days, and 35.24" (895mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sweeneys Crossroads, there are 60.2 snowfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sweeneys Crossroads.
On the first day of December in Sweeneys Crossroads, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sweeneys Crossroads, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Sweeneys Crossroads in December?

In December, in Sweeneys Crossroads, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sweeneys Crossroads?

The average relative humidity in December in Sweeneys Crossroads is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sweeneys Crossroads?

In Sweeneys Crossroads, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sweeneys Crossroads in December?

In Sweeneys Crossroads, Pennsylvania, in December, during 12.6 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sweeneys Crossroads?

The month with the shortest days in Sweeneys Crossroads is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sweeneys Crossroads have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sweeneys Crossroads?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sweeneys Crossroads, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sweeneys Crossroads have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sweeneys Crossroads, Pennsylvania, is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sweeneys Crossroads?

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 Sweeneys Crossroads?

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

Average temperature in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°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 (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average pressure in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average humidity in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average rainfall in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average snowfall in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average UV index in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sweeneys Crossroads, PA

Average visibility in December - Sweeneys Crossroads, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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