December weather forecast
Van Meter, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Van Meter, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). Van Meter anticipates an average minimum temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Van Meter, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Van Meter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.1 days and collects up to 23.82" (605mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Van Meter, Pennsylvania. In Van Meter, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 13.58" (345mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Van Meter, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Van Meter is 3.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Van Meter is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Van Meter during December?

The high-temperature during December is 39.9°F (4.4°C) and the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Van Meter?

The average relative humidity in December in Van Meter, Pennsylvania, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Van Meter?

In Van Meter, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Van Meter?

In Van Meter, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Van Meter?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Van Meter have in December?

In Van Meter, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Van Meter?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Van Meter?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Van Meter is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Van Meter?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Van Meter?

In Van Meter, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Van Meter, PA

Average temperature in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Van Meter, PA

Average pressure in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Van Meter, PA

Average wind speed in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Van Meter, PA

Average humidity in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Van Meter, PA

Average rainfall in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Van Meter, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Van Meter, PA

Average snowfall in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Van Meter, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 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
Van Meter, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Van Meter, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Van Meter, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Van Meter, PA

Average UV index in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Van Meter, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Van Meter, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Van Meter, PA

Average visibility in December - Van Meter, 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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