December weather forecast
Franklintown, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Franklintown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 41°F (5°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 41°F (5°C). Throughout the month of December, Franklintown witnesses an average temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Franklintown, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Franklintown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.7 days and collects up to 18.43" (468mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Franklintown are January through April, October through December. In Franklintown, during December, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Franklintown, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.7 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Franklintown.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Franklintown, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Franklintown?

In Franklintown, in December, the average high-temperature is 41°F (5°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Franklintown?

The average relative humidity in December in Franklintown is 79%.

How much does it rain in Franklintown in December?

In Franklintown, Pennsylvania, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Franklintown in December?

In December, in Franklintown, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Franklintown?

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

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

In Franklintown, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Franklintown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Franklintown, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Franklintown have in December?

In Franklintown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Franklintown?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Franklintown?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Franklintown, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Franklintown, PA

Average temperature in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°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 (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Franklintown, PA

Average pressure in December - Franklintown, 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
Franklintown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Franklintown, PA

Average humidity in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Franklintown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Franklintown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Franklintown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Franklintown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
Franklintown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklintown, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Franklintown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Franklintown, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Franklintown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Franklintown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Franklintown, PA

Average visibility in December - Franklintown, 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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