December weather forecastGreat Bend, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Great Bend, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.3°F (1.3°C) and min 24.6°F (-4.1°C).Temperature
With December's arrival, Great Bend's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). Great Bend experiences a mean temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Great Bend, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 32.05" (814mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.5 days. Throughout December, 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated. In Great Bend, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.1 days and aggregates up to 41.93" (1065mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Great Bend, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 7.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Great Bend, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
