December weather forecast
Salford, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Salford, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Salford dips to an average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Salford, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.6 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Salford. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Salford, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Salford, Pennsylvania.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Salford is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Salford 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Salford in December?

In Salford, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Salford?

The average relative humidity in December in Salford, Pennsylvania, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Salford?

In Salford, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Salford in December?

In December, in Salford, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salford?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Salford have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Salford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Salford, Pennsylvania, is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Salford?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Salford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Salford, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salford, PA

Average temperature in December - Salford, 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 (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salford, PA

Average pressure in December - Salford, 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
Salford, PA

Average wind speed in December - Salford, 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
Salford, PA

Average humidity in December - Salford, 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
Salford, PA

Average rainfall in December - Salford, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salford, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Salford, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salford, PA

Average snowfall in December - Salford, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salford, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Salford, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salford, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salford, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Salford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salford, PA

Average UV index in December - Salford, 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
Salford, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Salford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Salford, PA

Average visibility in December - Salford, 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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