December weather forecastNew Jerusalem, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in New Jerusalem, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).Temperature
As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during December.Humidity
In New Jerusalem, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In New Jerusalem, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.9 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In New Jerusalem, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.9 snowfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in December
New Jerusalem, 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).
Average wind speed in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 42min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
New Jerusalem, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
New Jerusalem, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
