December weather forecast
Media, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Media, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Media.

Rainfall

In Media, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.4 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Media. In December, in Media, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.6 snowfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of snow is accumulated.

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, in Media, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Media is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Media are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Media?

In December, in Media, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Media?

The months with the highest humidity in Media, Pennsylvania, are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Media?

The average relative humidity in December in Media is 77%.

How much does it rain in Media in December?

In Media, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Media?

In December, in Media, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Media?

The month with the shortest days in Media is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Media?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Media?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Media have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Media is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Media?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Media, Pennsylvania.

What is the UV index reading in December in Media?

In Media, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Media, PA

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).

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Average pressure in December
Media, PA

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Media, PA

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).

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Average humidity in December
Media, PA

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Media, PA

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Media, PA

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Media, PA

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Media, PA

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Media, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Media, PA

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).

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Average UV index in December
Media, PA

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Media, PA

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).

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Average visibility in December
Media, PA

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).

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