December weather forecast
Mount Gretna, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Gretna, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). An average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Mount Gretna, in December, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Gretna, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Mount Gretna, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.5 days and aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mount Gretna, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Mount Gretna, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mount Gretna, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Gretna have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average temperature in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average pressure in December - Mount Gretna, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average humidity in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Gretna, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average UV index in December - Mount Gretna, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Mount Gretna, PA

Average visibility in December - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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