December weather forecast
Mendenhall, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mendenhall, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Mendenhall, Pennsylvania, in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). December nights in Mendenhall experience a consistent temperature drop to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In Mendenhall, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Mendenhall, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mendenhall, there are 135 rainfall days, and 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mendenhall are January through May, November and December. In Mendenhall, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 5.47" (139mm) 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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Mendenhall, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mendenhall, Pennsylvania, is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Mendenhall in December?

In Mendenhall, 43°F (6.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mendenhall?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mendenhall is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mendenhall?

In Mendenhall, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mendenhall?

In Mendenhall, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mendenhall?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mendenhall?

On the first day of December in Mendenhall, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mendenhall?

In Mendenhall, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mendenhall?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mendenhall?

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

Average temperature in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average pressure in December - Mendenhall, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average humidity in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Mendenhall, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mendenhall, 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 0min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average UV index in December - Mendenhall, 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
Mendenhall, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Mendenhall, PA

Average visibility in December - Mendenhall, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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