December weather forecast
Quakertown, PA

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Weather in December

Finally, December brings the onset of winter in Quakertown, acting as the counterpoint to November's cool weather. The landscape shifts to a frostier scene, with temperatures hitting lows unseen in the prior months. The town gradually gets decked in festive decorations, injecting a vibrant pulse into the otherwise cold weather. Of note is the significant increase in snowfall to 2.87" (73mm) from negligible amounts in November. This arrival of snow characterises Quakertown's December weather.

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted in Quakertown as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). In December, the temperature in Quakertown drops to an average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In Quakertown, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Quakertown, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Quakertown, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Quakertown, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 16.57" (421mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Quakertown is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Quakertown, the average sunshine in December 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 Quakertown. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Quakertown during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, are 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Quakertown?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Quakertown in December?

In Quakertown, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Quakertown in December?

In December, in Quakertown, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Quakertown?

December has the shortest days of the year in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Quakertown have in December?

The average day length in December in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Quakertown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Quakertown, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Quakertown?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Quakertown?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Quakertown?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Quakertown is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Quakertown, PA

Average temperature in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Quakertown, PA

Average pressure in December - Quakertown, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

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).

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Average humidity in December
Quakertown, PA

Average humidity in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Quakertown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Quakertown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Quakertown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Quakertown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 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
Quakertown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quakertown, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Quakertown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Quakertown, PA

Average UV index in December - Quakertown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Quakertown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Quakertown, 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 33).

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Average visibility in December
Quakertown, PA

Average visibility in December - Quakertown, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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