December weather forecast
Trenton, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Trenton, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). In December, Trenton's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Trenton is 82%.

Rainfall

In Trenton, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Trenton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 24.69" (627mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Trenton, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Trenton, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.6 days and aggregates up to 20.67" (525mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Trenton, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Trenton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Trenton, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Trenton in December?

In December, in Trenton, the average high-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Trenton?

In Trenton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Trenton in December?

In Trenton, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Trenton in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Trenton?

The month with the shortest days in Trenton, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In Trenton, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Trenton?

On the first day of December in Trenton, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Trenton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Trenton is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Trenton?

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 Trenton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Trenton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Trenton, PA

Average temperature in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Trenton, PA

Average pressure in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Trenton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Trenton, PA

Average humidity in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Trenton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Trenton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Trenton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Trenton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 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
Trenton, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Trenton, 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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Trenton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Trenton, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Trenton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Trenton, 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 33).

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Average visibility in December
Trenton, PA

Average visibility in December - Trenton, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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