December weather forecast
Springfield, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Springfield, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.1°F (6.7°C) and min 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Springfield's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Springfield, Pennsylvania, are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Springfield, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Springfield. In Springfield, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Springfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.3 days and aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Springfield in December?

In Springfield, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Springfield?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Springfield?

The average relative humidity in December in Springfield is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Springfield?

In Springfield, Pennsylvania, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Springfield?

In Springfield, Pennsylvania, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Springfield?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Springfield?

The average day length in December in Springfield, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Springfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Springfield, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Springfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Springfield?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Springfield?

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

Average temperature in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Springfield, PA

Average pressure in December - Springfield, 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
Springfield, PA

Average wind speed in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Springfield, PA

Average humidity in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Springfield, PA

Average rainfall in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Springfield, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Springfield, PA

Average snowfall in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Springfield, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Springfield, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Springfield, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Springfield, PA

Average UV index in December - Springfield, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Springfield, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Springfield, PA

Average visibility in December - Springfield, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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