December weather forecastDefiance, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Defiance, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
Defiance's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). Defiance, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Defiance, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Defiance, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Defiance, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°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 (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Defiance, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Defiance, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Defiance, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Defiance, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Defiance, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Defiance, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Defiance, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Defiance, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Defiance, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Defiance, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Defiance, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Defiance, 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).
