December weather forecast
Fayetteville, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fayetteville, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). December nights in Fayetteville experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fayetteville is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fayetteville, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fayetteville, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fayetteville, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fayetteville is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fayetteville are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Fayetteville?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, are 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Fayetteville in December?

In Fayetteville, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fayetteville in December?

In December, in Fayetteville, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fayetteville?

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fayetteville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fayetteville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Fayetteville is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fayetteville?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fayetteville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average temperature in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average pressure in December - Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville, PA

Average wind speed in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average humidity in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average rainfall in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average snowfall in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Fayetteville, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fayetteville, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average UV index in December - Fayetteville, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Fayetteville, PA

Average visibility in December - Fayetteville, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).

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