December weather forecastEast Hickory, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in East Hickory, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Temperature
The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Throughout December, East Hickory witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In East Hickory, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In East Hickory, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.3 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In East Hickory, in December, during 15.1 snowfall days, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.7 snowfall days, and 35.79" (909mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
In East Hickory, the average sunshine in December is 2.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°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 (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
East Hickory, 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
East Hickory, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (79%).
Average rainfall in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 7.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 75
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
East Hickory, PA
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (4mi).
