December weather forecast
Thornridge, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Thornridge, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.4°F (0.2°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Thornridge is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thornridge, there are 154.4 rainfall days, and 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Thornridge, Pennsylvania. In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Thornridge, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Thornridge, Pennsylvania. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Thornridge?

The high-temperature, in December, in Thornridge, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.4°F (0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thornridge?

In Thornridge, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Thornridge in December?

In Thornridge, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Thornridge in December?

In Thornridge, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thornridge?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Thornridge, Pennsylvania.

How many hours of daylight does Thornridge have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Thornridge?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Thornridge?

In Thornridge, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Thornridge?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Thornridge?

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

Average temperature in December - Thornridge, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Thornridge, PA

Average pressure in December - Thornridge, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Thornridge, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Thornridge, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Thornridge, PA

Average rainfall in December - Thornridge, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Thornridge, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Thornridge, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Thornridge, PA

Average snowfall in December - Thornridge, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Thornridge, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Thornridge, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Thornridge, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thornridge, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Thornridge, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Thornridge, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Thornridge, PA

Average UV index in December - Thornridge, 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
Thornridge, PA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Thornridge, PA

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

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

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