December weather forecast
Drifting, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Drifting, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.3°F (2.4°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). Drifting records a mean low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Drifting is 84%.

Rainfall

In Drifting, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Drifting, in December, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Drifting, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.7 days and aggregates up to 23.54" (598mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Drifting, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Drifting, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Drifting?

The high-temperature, in December, in Drifting, is 36.3°F (2.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Drifting?

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

How much does it rain in Drifting in December?

In Drifting, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Drifting?

In Drifting, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Drifting?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Drifting?

In December, the average day length in Drifting, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Drifting?

On the first day of December in Drifting, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Drifting have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Drifting, Pennsylvania, is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Drifting?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Drifting?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Drifting, Pennsylvania, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Drifting, PA

Average temperature in December - Drifting, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Drifting, PA

Average pressure in December - Drifting, 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
Drifting, PA

Average wind speed in December - Drifting, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Drifting, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Drifting, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Drifting, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Drifting, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Drifting, PA

Average snowfall in December - Drifting, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Drifting, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Drifting, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 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
Drifting, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Drifting, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Drifting, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Drifting, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Drifting, PA

Average UV index in December - Drifting, 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
Drifting, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Drifting, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Drifting, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and September (4mi).

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