December weather forecast
Hays, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hays, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). In Hays, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128 rainfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hays, Pennsylvania, are January through May, October through December. In Hays, in December, during 10.1 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hays, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hays, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hays is 3.4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hays?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hays, is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hays?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Hays in December?

In Hays, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hays in December?

In December, in Hays, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hays?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hays have in December?

The average day length in December in Hays, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hays?

On the first day of December in Hays, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hays have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Hays, Pennsylvania.

How high is the UV index in December in Hays?

In Hays, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hays, PA

Average temperature in December - Hays, 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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hays, PA

Average pressure in December - Hays, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Hays, PA

Average wind speed in December - Hays, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hays, PA

Average humidity in December - Hays, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hays, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hays, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hays, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hays, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hays, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hays, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hays, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hays, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 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
Hays, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hays, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hays, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hays, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hays, PA

Average UV index in December - Hays, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hays, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hays, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Hays, PA

Average visibility in December - Hays, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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