December weather forecast
Mercersville, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mercersville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

Mercersville in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Mercersville averages to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mercersville, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Mercersville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.4 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mercersville. In Mercersville, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mercersville, Maryland, there are 24.4 snowfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Mercersville in December?

During December, Mercersville experiences an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Mercersville?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Mercersville.

What is the average humidity in December in Mercersville?

The average relative humidity in December in Mercersville, Maryland, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Mercersville in December?

In December, in Mercersville, Maryland, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mercersville?

In Mercersville, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mercersville?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mercersville have in December?

In December, the average day length in Mercersville is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mercersville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mercersville?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mercersville?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mercersville?

In Mercersville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mercersville, MD

Average temperature in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mercersville, MD

Average pressure in December - Mercersville, MD
  • 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Mercersville, MD

Average wind speed in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mercersville, MD

Average humidity in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mercersville, MD

Average rainfall in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mercersville, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mercersville, MD

Average snowfall in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mercersville, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mercersville, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mercersville, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mercersville, MD

Average UV index in December - Mercersville, MD
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mercersville, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Mercersville, MD
  • 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 32).

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Average visibility in December
Mercersville, MD

Average visibility in December - Mercersville, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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