December weather forecast
Northumberland, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Northumberland's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) is observed in Northumberland, Pennsylvania.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Northumberland, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, are January through May, November and December. In Northumberland, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Northumberland, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Northumberland is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Northumberland, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Northumberland are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. 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

How cold does it get in Northumberland in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Northumberland, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28°F (-2.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Northumberland?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Northumberland in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Northumberland in December?

In Northumberland, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Northumberland?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Northumberland have in December?

In December, the average day length in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Northumberland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Northumberland?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Northumberland?

In Northumberland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Northumberland, PA

Average temperature in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Northumberland, PA

Average pressure in December - Northumberland, 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
Northumberland, PA

Average wind speed in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Northumberland, PA

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Northumberland, PA

Average rainfall in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Northumberland, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Northumberland, PA

Average snowfall in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Northumberland, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Northumberland, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Northumberland, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Northumberland, PA

Average UV index in December - Northumberland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Northumberland, PA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Northumberland, PA

Average visibility in December - Northumberland, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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