Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Elkins Park in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).Humidity
February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Elkins Park, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.4 rainfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Elkins Park, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Elkins Park, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elkins Park, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Elkins Park, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Elkins Park, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Elkins Park, 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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