December weather forecastRichlandtown, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Richlandtown is 80%.Rainfall
In Richlandtown, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Richlandtown, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Richlandtown, 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).
Average pressure in December
Richlandtown, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Richlandtown, 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).
Average humidity in December
Richlandtown, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Richlandtown, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Richlandtown, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Richlandtown, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Richlandtown, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richlandtown, 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 48min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Richlandtown, 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).
Average UV index in December
Richlandtown, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Richlandtown, 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).
Average visibility in December
Richlandtown, 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).
