December weather forecastWest Bethany, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in West Bethany, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average high of 39.2°F (4°C).Temperature
December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). West Bethany experiences a mean low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In West Bethany, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.4 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Bethany, in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.1" (155mm) of snow. In West Bethany, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.2 days and aggregates up to 29.02" (737mm) of snow.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 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In West Bethany, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.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. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 6.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).
Average UV index in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
West Bethany, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
West Bethany, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
