December weather forecast
Trafford, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Trafford, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Trafford's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). The temperature dips to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Trafford, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Trafford, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Trafford, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Trafford, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Trafford is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Trafford, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Trafford, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Trafford have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Trafford have in December?

In Trafford, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Trafford?

In Trafford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Trafford, PA

Average temperature in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Trafford, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Trafford, PA

Average wind speed in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Trafford, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Trafford, PA

Average rainfall in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Trafford, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Trafford, PA

Average snowfall in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Trafford, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Trafford, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Trafford, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Trafford, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Trafford, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Trafford, PA

Average visibility in December - Trafford, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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