December weather forecast
Hiestand, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hiestand, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Hiestand records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). During the month of December, Hiestand experiences a steady low-temperature average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hiestand, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Hiestand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.3 days and collects up to 13.98" (355mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Hiestand. In December, in Hiestand, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hiestand are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Hiestand in December?

In December, in Hiestand, the average high-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hiestand?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hiestand?

In Hiestand, Pennsylvania, in December, during 7.9 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hiestand in December?

In Hiestand, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hiestand?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hiestand have in December?

The average day length in December in Hiestand, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hiestand?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hiestand have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hiestand, Pennsylvania, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hiestand?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hiestand?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hiestand, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hiestand, PA

Average temperature in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hiestand, PA

Average pressure in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hiestand, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hiestand, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hiestand, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hiestand, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hiestand, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hiestand, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hiestand, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hiestand, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hiestand, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Hiestand, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hiestand, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Hiestand, PA

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

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

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