December weather forecastTatamy, PA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Tatamy, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Tatamy's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the nights.

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tatamy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.5 days and collects up to 31.97" (812mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tatamy, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.7 days and aggregates up to 13.39" (340mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures in Tatamy vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In Tatamy, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Tatamy, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tatamy, PA

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Tatamy, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Tatamy, 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 (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Tatamy, PA

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Tatamy, PA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Tatamy, PA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tatamy, PA

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tatamy, PA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

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
Tatamy, PA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Tatamy, PA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Tatamy, 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 34).

Average visibility in December
Tatamy, PA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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