December weather forecast
Shiremanstown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41°F (5°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 41°F (5°C). Shiremanstown's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.3 rainfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Shiremanstown, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shiremanstown, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shiremanstown, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shiremanstown 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shiremanstown in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, during December are 41°F (5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shiremanstown?

The average relative humidity in December in Shiremanstown is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shiremanstown?

In December, in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Shiremanstown?

In Shiremanstown, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shiremanstown?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shiremanstown have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shiremanstown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shiremanstown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shiremanstown?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shiremanstown?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average temperature in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average pressure in December - Shiremanstown, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average humidity in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shiremanstown, 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 4min

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
Shiremanstown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average UV index in December - Shiremanstown, 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
Shiremanstown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Shiremanstown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Shiremanstown, PA

Average visibility in December - Shiremanstown, 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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