December weather forecast
Bensalem, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bensalem, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In December, in Bensalem, the average low-temperature is a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Bensalem, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bensalem, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bensalem, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bensalem, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bensalem, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bensalem are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. 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 does it get in Bensalem in December?

In December, in Bensalem, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bensalem?

In Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Bensalem in December?

In Bensalem, Pennsylvania, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bensalem in December?

In Bensalem, Pennsylvania, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bensalem?

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

How many hours of daylight does Bensalem have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bensalem?

On the first day of December in Bensalem, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bensalem have in December?

In Bensalem, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Bensalem?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, 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
Bensalem, PA

Average temperature in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bensalem, PA

Average pressure in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bensalem, PA

Average wind speed in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bensalem, PA

Average humidity in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bensalem, PA

Average rainfall in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bensalem, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bensalem, PA

Average snowfall in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Bensalem, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bensalem, 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: 5h and 0min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bensalem, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bensalem, PA

Average UV index in December - Bensalem, PA
  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bensalem, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Bensalem, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Bensalem, PA

Average visibility in December - Bensalem, 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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