December weather forecast
Shade Gap, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shade Gap, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Shade Gap's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). Shade Gap's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Shade Gap, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shade Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.3 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shade Gap are January through April, October through December. In Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.6 snowfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shade Gap, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Shade Gap during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Shade Gap, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shade Gap?

In Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Shade Gap in December?

In Shade Gap, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shade Gap in December?

In Shade Gap, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shade Gap?

December has the shortest days of the year in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Shade Gap?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shade Gap?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shade Gap have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shade Gap?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shade Gap.

How high is the UV index in December in Shade Gap?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shade Gap, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average pressure in December - Shade Gap, 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
Shade Gap, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average humidity in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 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
Shade Gap, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shade Gap, 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
Shade Gap, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average UV index in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Shade Gap, PA

Average visibility in December - Shade Gap, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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