December weather forecast
Mertztown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). December in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Mertztown, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mertztown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mertztown, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mertztown, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 15.87" (403mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mertztown is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mertztown is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Mertztown?

In Mertztown, 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mertztown?

The average relative humidity in December in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Mertztown in December?

In Mertztown, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mertztown in December?

In Mertztown, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mertztown?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mertztown have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mertztown?

On the first day of December in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mertztown?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mertztown?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Mertztown?

In Mertztown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mertztown, PA

Average temperature in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mertztown, PA

Average pressure in December - Mertztown, 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
Mertztown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mertztown, PA

Average humidity in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mertztown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mertztown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mertztown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mertztown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Mertztown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mertztown, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mertztown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mertztown, PA

Average UV index in December - Mertztown, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mertztown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Mertztown, PA

Average visibility in December - Mertztown, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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