December weather forecast
Jim Thorpe, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jim Thorpe, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature in Jim Thorpe averages to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in Jim Thorpe, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Jim Thorpe, there are 171.8 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. In Jim Thorpe, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.5 days and aggregates up to 20.91" (531mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Jim Thorpe is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Jim Thorpe during December?

The high-temperature in Jim Thorpe during December is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jim Thorpe?

In December, the average relative humidity in Jim Thorpe is 82%.

How much does it rain in Jim Thorpe in December?

In Jim Thorpe, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Jim Thorpe?

In Jim Thorpe, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jim Thorpe?

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

How many hours of daylight does Jim Thorpe have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Jim Thorpe?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Jim Thorpe?

The average sunshine duration in December in Jim Thorpe is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Jim Thorpe?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Jim Thorpe?

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

Average temperature in December - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°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 (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average pressure in December - Jim Thorpe, 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
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average wind speed in December - Jim Thorpe, 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 (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average humidity in December - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average rainfall in December - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average snowfall in December - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 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
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jim Thorpe, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average UV index in December - Jim Thorpe, 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
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Jim Thorpe, 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
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average visibility in December - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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