December weather forecast
Upper Octoraro, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Upper Octoraro, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Upper Octoraro, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Upper Octoraro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Upper Octoraro are January through May, October through December. In Upper Octoraro, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Upper Octoraro, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Upper Octoraro, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Upper Octoraro?

In December, in Upper Octoraro, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Upper Octoraro?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Upper Octoraro in December?

In Upper Octoraro, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Upper Octoraro in December?

In Upper Octoraro, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Upper Octoraro?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Upper Octoraro?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Upper Octoraro?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Upper Octoraro have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Upper Octoraro?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Upper Octoraro?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Upper Octoraro is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average temperature in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average pressure in December - Upper Octoraro, 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
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average wind speed in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average humidity in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average rainfall in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average snowfall in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Upper Octoraro, 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: 4h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average UV index in December - Upper Octoraro, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Upper Octoraro, 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 33).

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Average visibility in December
Upper Octoraro, PA

Average visibility in December - Upper Octoraro, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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