December weather forecast
Sunbury, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sunbury, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Sunbury's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Sunbury, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sunbury is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sunbury, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sunbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. In Sunbury, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Sunbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sunbury.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Sunbury, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sunbury, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sunbury are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Sunbury?

In December, in Sunbury, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). 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, in July is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sunbury?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Sunbury?

In Sunbury, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sunbury in December?

In December, in Sunbury, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sunbury?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Sunbury is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sunbury?

On the first day of December in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunbury have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sunbury?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sunbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sunbury is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sunbury, PA

Average temperature in December - Sunbury, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°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 (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sunbury, PA

Average pressure in December - Sunbury, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Sunbury, PA

Average wind speed in December - Sunbury, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sunbury, PA

Average humidity in December - Sunbury, 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 (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sunbury, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sunbury, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sunbury, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sunbury, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (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
Sunbury, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sunbury, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Sunbury, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunbury, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sunbury, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sunbury, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sunbury, PA

Average UV index in December - Sunbury, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Sunbury, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Sunbury, 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 32).

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Average visibility in December
Sunbury, PA

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

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

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