December weather forecast
Mapleton, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Mapleton, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Mapleton experiences a mean low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mapleton, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Mapleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.3 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mapleton. In December, in Mapleton, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.6 snowfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Mapleton, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mapleton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average 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. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Mapleton during December?

In December, in Mapleton, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mapleton?

The average relative humidity in December in Mapleton, Pennsylvania, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mapleton?

In Mapleton, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mapleton in December?

In Mapleton, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mapleton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mapleton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mapleton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mapleton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mapleton, Pennsylvania, is 4.3h.

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

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mapleton, Pennsylvania.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mapleton?

In Mapleton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mapleton, PA

Average temperature in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mapleton, PA

Average pressure in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mapleton, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mapleton, PA

Average humidity in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mapleton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mapleton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mapleton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mapleton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mapleton, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mapleton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mapleton, PA

Average UV index in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mapleton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mapleton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Mapleton, PA

Average visibility in December - Mapleton, 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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