December weather forecast
Swoyersville, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Swoyersville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Swoyersville, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 24.53" (623mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Swoyersville, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.92" (506mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Swoyersville, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Swoyersville, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Swoyersville, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Swoyersville, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Swoyersville have in December?

In December, the average day length in Swoyersville is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Swoyersville have in December?

In Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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 minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Swoyersville, PA

Average temperature in December - Swoyersville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°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 (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Swoyersville, 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
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Average rainfall in December - Swoyersville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Swoyersville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Swoyersville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Swoyersville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Swoyersville, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Swoyersville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Swoyersville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Swoyersville, 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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