December weather forecastNorthampton Heights, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Northampton Heights, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Northampton Heights's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Northampton Heights, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Northampton Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153 days and collects up to 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Northampton Heights, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Northampton Heights, 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°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.8°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).
Average pressure in December
Northampton Heights, 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
Northampton Heights, 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 (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Northampton Heights, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Northampton Heights, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Northampton Heights, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Northampton Heights, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Northampton Heights, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Northampton Heights, 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
Northampton Heights, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Northampton Heights, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Northampton Heights, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Northampton Heights, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
