December weather forecast
Hegins, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hegins, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 39.2°F (4°C). Hegins's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 28°F (-2.2°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Hegins, Pennsylvania, is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Hegins, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hegins, Pennsylvania, there are 100.8 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hegins, there are 21.7 snowfall days, and 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hegins, Pennsylvania.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Hegins, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hegins, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hegins are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Hegins during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hegins?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hegins is 81%.

How much does it rain in Hegins in December?

In Hegins, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hegins?

In Hegins, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hegins?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hegins, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hegins?

In December, the average day length in Hegins is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hegins?

On the first day of December in Hegins, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hegins have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hegins, Pennsylvania, is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hegins?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hegins?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hegins, PA

Average temperature in December - Hegins, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°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 (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hegins, PA

Average pressure in December - Hegins, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hegins, PA

Average wind speed in December - Hegins, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hegins, PA

Average humidity in December - Hegins, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hegins, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hegins, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hegins, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hegins, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hegins, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hegins, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hegins, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hegins, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Hegins, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hegins, 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
Hegins, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hegins, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hegins, PA

Average UV index in December - Hegins, 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
Hegins, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hegins, 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
Hegins, PA

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

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

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