December weather forecastSacramento, PA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sacramento, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Sacramento's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C). Throughout the month of December, Sacramento witnesses an average temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In Sacramento, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sacramento, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. In Sacramento, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.8 days and collects up to 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sacramento, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.7 snowfall days, and 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sacramento, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 39.2°F (4°C) and the low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In Sacramento, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Sacramento, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sacramento, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In Sacramento, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sacramento, PA

  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sacramento, 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
Sacramento, PA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sacramento, 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
Sacramento, PA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Sacramento, PA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sacramento, PA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sacramento, PA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sacramento, 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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sacramento, PA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sacramento, PA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Sacramento, PA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sacramento, PA

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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