December weather forecastMahaffey, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Mahaffey, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). Mahaffey records a mean low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mahaffey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.6 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, are January through May, October through December. In Mahaffey, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.2 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Mahaffey, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°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 (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Mahaffey, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mahaffey, 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: 2h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Mahaffey, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Mahaffey, 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).
