December weather forecastFranklintown, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Franklintown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to an icy 41°F (5°C). The average low-temperature, in December, in Franklintown, is a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Franklintown, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.7 rainfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Franklintown are January through April, October through December. In Franklintown, during December, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Franklintown, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.7 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Franklintown, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 41°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Franklintown, 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
Franklintown, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franklintown, 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: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Franklintown, PA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
