December weather forecast
Pughtown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pughtown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

In Pughtown, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Pughtown, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pughtown, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pughtown, there are 145.6 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pughtown, Pennsylvania. In Pughtown, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Pughtown, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pughtown is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pughtown. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Pughtown?

During December, Pughtown experiences an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pughtown?

The average relative humidity in December in Pughtown is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pughtown?

In December, in Pughtown, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Pughtown?

In Pughtown, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pughtown?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pughtown, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pughtown have in December?

In December, the average day length in Pughtown is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pughtown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pughtown, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pughtown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pughtown, Pennsylvania, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pughtown?

The months with the lowest UV index in Pughtown, 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 Pughtown?

In Pughtown, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pughtown, PA

Average temperature in December - Pughtown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pughtown, PA

Average pressure in December - Pughtown, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Pughtown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Pughtown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pughtown, PA

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Pughtown, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pughtown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Pughtown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pughtown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Pughtown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pughtown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Pughtown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Pughtown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pughtown, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pughtown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Pughtown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pughtown, PA

Average UV index in December - Pughtown, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Pughtown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Pughtown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Pughtown, PA

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

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

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