December weather forecast
Orrstown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orrstown, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Orrstown records an average nighttime low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in December.

Humidity

In Orrstown, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Orrstown, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Orrstown are January through May, October through December. In Orrstown, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Orrstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orrstown.
On the first day of December in Orrstown, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Orrstown during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orrstown?

In December, the average relative humidity in Orrstown is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Orrstown?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Orrstown?

In Orrstown, Pennsylvania, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orrstown?

The month with the shortest days in Orrstown is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Orrstown?

The average day length in December in Orrstown, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orrstown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Orrstown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Orrstown, Pennsylvania, is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orrstown?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Orrstown?

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

Average temperature in December - Orrstown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°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 (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Orrstown, PA

Average pressure in December - Orrstown, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Orrstown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Orrstown, 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 (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Orrstown, PA

Average humidity in December - Orrstown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Orrstown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Orrstown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orrstown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Orrstown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orrstown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Orrstown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orrstown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Orrstown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Orrstown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orrstown, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orrstown, PA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orrstown, PA

Average UV index in December - Orrstown, 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
Orrstown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Orrstown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Orrstown, PA

Average visibility in December - Orrstown, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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