December weather forecastGrantley, PA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Grantley, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Grantley's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Grantley, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Grantley, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

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

In Grantley, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

In Grantley, Pennsylvania, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°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 (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Grantley, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Grantley, 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 54min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Grantley, PA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Grantley, 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).