December weather forecast
York Springs, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in York Springs, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.7 rainfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In York Springs, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.4 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in York Springs, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce 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. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in York Springs, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In York Springs, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In York Springs, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in York Springs?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does York Springs have in December?

In York Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
York Springs, PA

Average temperature in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
York Springs, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
York Springs, PA

Average wind speed in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
York Springs, PA

Average humidity in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
York Springs, PA

Average rainfall in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
York Springs, PA

Average rainfall days in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
York Springs, PA

Average snowfall in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
York Springs, PA

Average snowfall days in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
York Springs, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - York Springs, 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
York Springs, PA

Average sunshine days in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
York Springs, PA

Average UV index in December - York Springs, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
York Springs, PA

Average cloud cover in December - York Springs, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
York Springs, PA

Average visibility in December - York Springs, 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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