December weather forecastLehigh Gap, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Temperature
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) at night.Humidity
In Lehigh Gap, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.1 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lehigh Gap, in December, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 34 days and aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lehigh Gap, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Lehigh Gap, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Lehigh Gap, 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).
Average humidity in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 30min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lehigh Gap, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Lehigh Gap, 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).
