December weather forecast
Tafton, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tafton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Tafton's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). An average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. 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: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Tafton in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Tafton, is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, 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 Tafton?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tafton, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tafton, Pennsylvania, in December, during 8.3 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Tafton have in December?

In Tafton, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tafton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Tafton, PA

Average pressure in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tafton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Tafton, PA

Average humidity in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Tafton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Tafton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tafton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tafton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Tafton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Tafton, PA

Average UV index in December - Tafton, 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
Tafton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Tafton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Tafton, PA

Average visibility in December - Tafton, 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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