December weather forecast
Bedford, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bedford, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F and 38.5°F.

Temperature

Bedford's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 48.2°F in November to a cold 38.5°F. The low-temperature in Bedford averages to a subzero cold 27.5°F during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Bedford, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" of precipitation is accumulated. In Bedford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126 days and collects up to 15.47" of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bedford are January through April, October through December. In Bedford, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" of snow. In Bedford, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 9.57" of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bedford, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Bedford, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bedford is 4.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

How cold does it get in Bedford in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bedford, is 38.5°F and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F.

What is the average humidity in December in Bedford?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bedford?

In December, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Bedford?

In December, in Bedford, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bedford?

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 in Bedford?

In December, the average day length in Bedford is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bedford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bedford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bedford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bedford?

In Bedford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index 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
Bedford, PA

Average temperature in December - Bedford, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bedford, PA

Average pressure in December - Bedford, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Bedford, PA

Average wind speed in December - Bedford, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bedford, PA

Average humidity in December - Bedford, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bedford, PA

Average rainfall in December - Bedford, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bedford, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Bedford, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bedford, PA

Average snowfall in December - Bedford, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bedford, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bedford, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bedford, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Bedford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bedford, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bedford, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Bedford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Bedford, PA

Average visibility in December - Bedford, 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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