December weather forecast
Smoketown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smoketown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.9°F (5.5°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Smoketown, the December nights cool down to an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Smoketown, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Smoketown, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Smoketown is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Smoketown, records 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Smoketown?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Smoketown, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Smoketown, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Smoketown have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Smoketown?

The average sunshine duration in December in Smoketown is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Smoketown, PA

Average pressure in December - Smoketown, 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
Smoketown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Smoketown, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Smoketown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Smoketown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smoketown, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smoketown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smoketown, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smoketown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Smoketown, PA

Average UV index in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Smoketown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Smoketown, PA

Average visibility in December - Smoketown, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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