December weather forecast
New Cumberland, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Cumberland, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and max 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). New Cumberland records a consistent low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In New Cumberland, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Cumberland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146 days and collects up to 19.53" (496mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In New Cumberland, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Cumberland, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading 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 converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in New Cumberland?

In December, in New Cumberland, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in New Cumberland?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in New Cumberland?

In New Cumberland, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in New Cumberland?

In New Cumberland, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Cumberland?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Cumberland have in December?

In New Cumberland, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in New Cumberland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in New Cumberland?

In New Cumberland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in New Cumberland?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in New Cumberland?

In New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average temperature in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average pressure in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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).

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Average wind speed in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average wind speed in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average humidity in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average rainfall in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average rainfall days in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average snowfall in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average snowfall days in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
New Cumberland, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Cumberland, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average sunshine days in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average UV index in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
New Cumberland, PA

Average cloud cover in December - New Cumberland, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
New Cumberland, PA

Average visibility in December - New Cumberland, 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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