December weather forecast
Howard, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Howard, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Howard's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Howard, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.9 rainfall days, and 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Howard are January through May, October through December. In Howard, in December, during 10.6 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Howard, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Howard, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Howard in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Howard, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Howard?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Howard, Pennsylvania.

What is the average humidity in December in Howard?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Howard?

In Howard, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Howard in December?

In Howard, during December, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Howard?

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

How many hours of daylight does Howard have in December?

In Howard, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Howard?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Howard, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Howard have in December?

In Howard, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Howard?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Howard is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Howard, PA

Average temperature in December - Howard, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Howard, PA

Average pressure in December - Howard, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Howard, PA

Average wind speed in December - Howard, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Howard, PA

Average humidity in December - Howard, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Howard, PA

Average rainfall in December - Howard, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Howard, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Howard, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Howard, PA

Average snowfall in December - Howard, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Howard, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Howard, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 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
Howard, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Howard, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Howard, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Howard, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Howard, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Howard, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Howard, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Howard, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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