December weather forecast
Cressona, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cressona, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). In the month of December, Cressona witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cressona, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Cressona is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cressona, Pennsylvania, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cressona?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cressona, is 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cressona?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Cressona in December?

In Cressona, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Cressona?

In Cressona, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cressona?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cressona have in December?

The average day length in December in Cressona, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cressona?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cressona, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Cressona?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cressona?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cressona is 4.5h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Cressona?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cressona, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cressona, PA

Average temperature in December - Cressona, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cressona, PA

Average pressure in December - Cressona, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cressona, PA

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

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).

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Average humidity in December
Cressona, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cressona, PA

Average rainfall in December - Cressona, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cressona, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cressona, PA

Average snowfall in December - Cressona, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cressona, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Cressona, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Cressona, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cressona, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cressona, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Cressona, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cressona, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Cressona, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Cressona, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Cressona, PA

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

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

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