December weather forecast
Thorndale, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Thorndale, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In Thorndale, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Thorndale, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.6 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Thorndale, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.2 days and aggregates up to 10.47" (266mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Thorndale, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Thorndale, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Thorndale, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Thorndale, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Thorndale have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Thorndale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thorndale, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Thorndale?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Thorndale, PA

Average pressure in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Thorndale, PA

Average wind speed in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Thorndale, PA

Average humidity in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Thorndale, PA

Average rainfall in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Thorndale, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thorndale, PA

Average snowfall in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thorndale, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thorndale, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Thorndale, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Thorndale, PA

Average UV index in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Thorndale, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Thorndale, PA

Average visibility in December - Thorndale, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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