Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Welcoming December, Durham observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 50°F (10°C) to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout December nights, Durham experiences a consistent temperature average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Durham, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Durham, there are 124.4 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Durham. In December, in Durham, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. In Durham, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Durham.On the first day of December in Durham, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Durham is 4.8h.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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Durham in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Durham?
How much does it rain in Durham in December?
How much does it snow in Durham in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Durham?
How many hours of daylight does Durham have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Durham?
How many hours of sunshine does Durham have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Durham?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Durham?
Average temperature in December
Durham, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Durham, 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
Durham, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Durham, PA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Durham, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Durham, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Durham, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Durham, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Durham, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Durham, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).
Average UV index in December
Durham, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Durham, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Durham, PA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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