December weather forecast
Ford Cliff, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ford Cliff, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Ford Cliff sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Ford Cliff records an average nighttime low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ford Cliff is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ford Cliff, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ford Cliff. In December, in Ford Cliff, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ford Cliff, there are 64.2 snowfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Ford Cliff, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ford Cliff is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ford Cliff in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ford Cliff are 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ford Cliff?

In Ford Cliff, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ford Cliff?

In Ford Cliff, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ford Cliff in December?

In Ford Cliff, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ford Cliff?

The month with the shortest days in Ford Cliff is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ford Cliff have in December?

In Ford Cliff, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ford Cliff?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ford Cliff?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ford Cliff is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ford Cliff?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Ford Cliff?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ford Cliff, Pennsylvania, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average temperature in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average pressure in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average wind speed in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average humidity in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 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
Ford Cliff, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ford Cliff, 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: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average UV index in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Ford Cliff, PA

Average visibility in December - Ford Cliff, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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