December weather forecastMedia, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Media, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).Temperature
December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Media's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Media, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Media, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Media, Pennsylvania, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Media, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.6 days and aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
January, February, 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Media, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Media, 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
Media, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Media, PA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Media, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Media, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Media, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Media, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Media, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Media, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Media, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Media, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Media, PA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
