December weather forecast
Steelton, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Steelton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and max 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Steelton, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146 rainfall days, and 19.53" (496mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Steelton, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Steelton, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.2 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 in Steelton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Steelton in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Steelton, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Steelton, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average temperature in December
Steelton, PA

Average temperature in December - Steelton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Steelton, PA

Average pressure in December - Steelton, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Steelton, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Steelton, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Steelton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Steelton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Steelton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Steelton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Steelton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Steelton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Steelton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Steelton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Steelton, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steelton, 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 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Steelton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Steelton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Steelton, PA

Average UV index in December - Steelton, 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
Steelton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Steelton, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Steelton, PA

Average visibility in December - Steelton, 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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