December weather forecast
Worcester, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Worcester, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Worcester, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Worcester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.6 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Worcester, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Worcester, records 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Worcester, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Worcester have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Worcester have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Worcester, PA

Average temperature in December - Worcester, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Worcester, PA

Average pressure in December - Worcester, 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
Worcester, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Worcester, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Worcester, PA

Average rainfall in December - Worcester, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Worcester, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Worcester, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Worcester, PA

Average snowfall in December - Worcester, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Worcester, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Worcester, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Worcester, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Worcester, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Worcester, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Worcester, PA

Average UV index in December - Worcester, 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
Worcester, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Worcester, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Worcester, PA

Average visibility in December - Worcester, 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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