December weather forecastPlum, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Plum, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 38.7°F (3.7°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Plum's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Plum, in December, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.5 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Plum, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 25.12" (638mm) 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 7:23 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Plum, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Plum, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Plum, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Plum, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Plum, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Plum, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Plum, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Plum, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plum, 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: 3h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Plum, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Plum, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Plum, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Plum, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
