December weather forecast
Sweet Valley, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Sweet Valley's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Sweet Valley are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Sweet Valley, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sweet Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, in December, during 11.1 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sweet Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.9 days and aggregates up to 29.53" (750mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sweet Valley is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sweet Valley in December?

In Sweet Valley, 36°F (2.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sweet Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sweet Valley, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sweet Valley?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sweet Valley have in December?

In Sweet Valley, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sweet Valley?

In Sweet Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average temperature in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average pressure in December - Sweet Valley, 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
Sweet Valley, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average humidity in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average rainfall in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average snowfall in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average UV index in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Sweet Valley, PA

Average visibility in December - Sweet Valley, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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