December weather forecast
Halifax, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Halifax, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). During December, the average low-temperature in Halifax is a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Halifax, Pennsylvania, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Halifax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.6 days and collects up to 14.53" (369mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Halifax, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Halifax, there are 27.1 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Halifax?

In December, in Halifax, the average high-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Halifax?

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

How much does it rain in Halifax in December?

In Halifax, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Halifax in December?

In Halifax, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Halifax?

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

How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in December?

In Halifax, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Halifax?

On the first day of December in Halifax, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Halifax have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Halifax is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Halifax?

The months with the lowest UV index in Halifax are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Halifax?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Halifax, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Halifax, PA

Average temperature in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°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 (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Halifax, PA

Average pressure in December - Halifax, 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
Halifax, PA

Average wind speed in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Halifax, PA

Average humidity in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Halifax, PA

Average rainfall in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Halifax, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Halifax, PA

Average snowfall in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Halifax, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Halifax, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Halifax, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Halifax, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Halifax, PA

Average UV index in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Halifax, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Halifax, PA

Average visibility in December - Halifax, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, August, September and October (5mi).

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