December weather forecast
Fairdale, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Fairdale, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). In Fairdale, an average nighttime temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairdale is 83%.

Rainfall

In Fairdale, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairdale, there are 143.4 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairdale are January through May, October through December. In Fairdale, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairdale, there are 56 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fairdale.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairdale, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fairdale, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Fairdale during December?

In Fairdale, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairdale?

In Fairdale, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fairdale?

In December, in Fairdale, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fairdale in December?

In December, in Fairdale, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairdale?

December has the shortest days of the year in Fairdale, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Fairdale is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairdale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairdale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fairdale?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Fairdale, Pennsylvania, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Fairdale?

In Fairdale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairdale, PA

Average temperature in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairdale, PA

Average pressure in December - Fairdale, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Fairdale, PA

Average wind speed in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairdale, PA

Average humidity in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairdale, PA

Average rainfall in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairdale, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairdale, PA

Average snowfall in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairdale, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 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
Fairdale, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairdale, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairdale, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairdale, PA

Average UV index in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fairdale, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairdale, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Fairdale, PA

Average visibility in December - Fairdale, 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).

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