December weather forecast
Defiance, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Defiance, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Defiance records an average nighttime low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Defiance, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Defiance, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Defiance. In Defiance, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Defiance in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Defiance, Pennsylvania, during December are 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Defiance?

In Defiance, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Defiance in December?

In Defiance, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Defiance in December?

In Defiance, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Defiance?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Defiance?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Defiance?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Defiance?

In Defiance, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Defiance, PA

Average temperature in December - Defiance, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Defiance, PA

Average pressure in December - Defiance, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Defiance, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Defiance, PA

Average humidity in December - Defiance, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Defiance, PA

Average rainfall in December - Defiance, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Defiance, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Defiance, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Defiance, PA

Average snowfall in December - Defiance, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Defiance, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Defiance, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Defiance, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Defiance, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Defiance, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Defiance, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Defiance, PA

Average UV index in December - Defiance, 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
Defiance, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Defiance, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Defiance, PA

Average visibility in December - Defiance, 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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