December weather forecastDrifton, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Drifton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Temperature
Drifton's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
In Drifton, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Drifton, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Drifton, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Drifton, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Drifton, 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 April (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Drifton, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Drifton, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Drifton, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 5.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Drifton, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Drifton, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Drifton, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Drifton, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Drifton, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Drifton, 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).
