December weather forecast
Bellefonte, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bellefonte, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Bellefonte observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Bellefonte, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bellefonte, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 17.13" (435mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bellefonte.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Bellefonte?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37°F (2.8°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Bellefonte?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Bellefonte?

In December, the average relative humidity in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Bellefonte in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bellefonte in December?

In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bellefonte?

December has the shortest days of the year in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bellefonte have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bellefonte?

On the first day of December in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bellefonte have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, is 3.6h.

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

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Bellefonte?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, is 1. 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
Bellefonte, PA

Average temperature in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average pressure in December - Bellefonte, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average wind speed in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average humidity in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average rainfall in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average snowfall in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 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
Bellefonte, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average UV index in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Bellefonte, PA

Average visibility in December - Bellefonte, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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