December weather forecast
West Sunbury, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.8°F (3.2°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In West Sunbury, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In West Sunbury, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.9 rainfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Sunbury, in December, during 15.6 snowfall days, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 72.7 snowfall days, and 31.93" (811mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In West Sunbury, in December, the average high-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In West Sunbury, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In West Sunbury, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Sunbury, during December, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In West Sunbury, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Sunbury?

In West Sunbury, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

What is the month 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 reading in December in West Sunbury?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average temperature in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average pressure in December - West Sunbury, 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
West Sunbury, PA

Average wind speed in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average humidity in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average rainfall in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average rainfall days in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average snowfall in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average snowfall days in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Sunbury, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average sunshine days in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average UV index in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average cloud cover in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
West Sunbury, PA

Average visibility in December - West Sunbury, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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