December weather forecastHickman, PA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hickman, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Hickman experiences an average nighttime temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Hickman, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.6 rainfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Hickman. In Hickman, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.5 snowfall days, and 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hickman.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Hickman, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hickman is 3.4h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Hickman. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Hickman, records 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

In Hickman, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

In Hickman, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Hickman, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hickman is 3.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°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 (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Hickman, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

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 24min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hickman, PA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hickman, 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).