December weather forecast
Garards Fort, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Garards Fort, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Garards Fort, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Garards Fort, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Garards Fort are January through May, October through December. In December, in Garards Fort, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Garards Fort, there are 56.4 snowfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garards Fort.
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 in Garards Fort is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Garards Fort?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Garards Fort, is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). 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 estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Garards Fort?

In Garards Fort, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Garards Fort in December?

In December, in Garards Fort, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Garards Fort in December?

In Garards Fort, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garards Fort?

The month with the shortest days in Garards Fort, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Garards Fort?

In Garards Fort, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Garards Fort?

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, in Garards Fort, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Garards Fort have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Garards Fort is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Garards Fort?

The months with the lowest UV index in Garards Fort, Pennsylvania, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Garards Fort?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average temperature in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average pressure in December - Garards Fort, 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
Garards Fort, PA

Average wind speed in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average humidity in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average rainfall in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average snowfall in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 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
Garards Fort, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

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
Garards Fort, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Garards Fort, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average UV index in December - Garards Fort, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Garards Fort, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Garards Fort, 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
Garards Fort, PA

Average visibility in December - Garards Fort, 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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