December weather forecastFairdale, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fairdale, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Fairdale, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.4 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fairdale, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Fairdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 56 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.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, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:05 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairdale, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
