December weather forecast
Hometown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hometown, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). Throughout December, Hometown anticipates an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Hometown.

Rainfall

In December, in Hometown, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hometown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.7 days and collects up to 6.38" (162mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Hometown, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Hometown, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.5 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hometown, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hometown is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hometown, Pennsylvania, 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hometown?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hometown, is 38.1°F (3.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Hometown?

The months with the highest humidity in Hometown, Pennsylvania, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December in Hometown?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Hometown?

In Hometown, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hometown?

In Hometown, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hometown?

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

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

In Hometown, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hometown?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hometown?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hometown?

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

Average temperature in December - Hometown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hometown, PA

Average pressure in December - Hometown, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Hometown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Hometown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hometown, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hometown, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hometown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hometown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hometown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hometown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and November (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hometown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hometown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Hometown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hometown, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hometown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hometown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hometown, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Hometown, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Hometown, PA

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

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

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