December weather forecast
Lehighton, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lehighton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). December nights in Lehighton are marked by an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lehighton, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. In Lehighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.8 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lehighton, Pennsylvania, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lehighton, there are 41.5 snowfall days, and 20.91" (531mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lehighton.
On the first day of December in Lehighton, 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.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Lehighton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lehighton, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lehighton?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Lehighton?

In December, in Lehighton, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lehighton?

In Lehighton, Pennsylvania, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lehighton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lehighton have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lehighton?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Lehighton?

In Lehighton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lehighton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lehighton, PA

Average temperature in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average pressure in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average humidity in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average UV index in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Lehighton, 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
Lehighton, PA

Average visibility in December - Lehighton, 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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