December weather forecastMerrittstown, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Merrittstown, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).Temperature
A shift in Merrittstown's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a fresh 50°F (10°C) to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). In Merrittstown, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.6 rainfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Merrittstown, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
January through March, October through 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Merrittstown, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.35"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Merrittstown, 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: 3h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Merrittstown, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
