December weather forecast
North Catasauqua, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in North Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). North Catasauqua, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in North Catasauqua is 80%.

Rainfall

In North Catasauqua, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In North Catasauqua, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in North Catasauqua, is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In North Catasauqua, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In North Catasauqua, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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 in North Catasauqua is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Catasauqua, PA

Average temperature in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - North Catasauqua, 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
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Average wind speed in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
North Catasauqua, PA

Average humidity in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
North Catasauqua, PA

Average rainfall in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Catasauqua, PA

Average snowfall in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
North Catasauqua, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Catasauqua, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Catasauqua, PA

Average sunshine days in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
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Average cloud cover in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
North Catasauqua, PA

Average visibility in December - North Catasauqua, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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