December weather forecastOrwigsburg, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Orwigsburg, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). The low-temperature average for Orwigsburg during December stands at a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Orwigsburg. In Orwigsburg, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Orwigsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.1 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
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).
Average humidity in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orwigsburg, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Orwigsburg, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Orwigsburg, 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).
