December weather forecastSchaefferstown, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Schaefferstown, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). Schaefferstown's temperature drops to an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Schaefferstown, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Schaefferstown, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Schaefferstown, 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
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Schaefferstown, 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
Schaefferstown, 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 32).
Average visibility in December
Schaefferstown, PA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, August, September and October (5mi).
