December weather forecast
New Bethlehem, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Bethlehem, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). December nights in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In New Bethlehem, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In New Bethlehem, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Bethlehem, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Bethlehem, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 5" (127mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In New Bethlehem, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.5 days and aggregates up to 26.02" (661mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in New Bethlehem in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in New Bethlehem, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in New Bethlehem?

In December, the average relative humidity in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is 86%.

How much does it rain in New Bethlehem in December?

In New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in New Bethlehem?

In December, it is snowing for 16.9 days. Throughout December, 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Bethlehem?

The month with the shortest days in New Bethlehem is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Bethlehem have in December?

In December, the average day length in New Bethlehem is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in New Bethlehem?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in New Bethlehem?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in New Bethlehem?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in New Bethlehem, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in New Bethlehem?

In New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average temperature in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average pressure in December - New Bethlehem, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
New Bethlehem, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average humidity in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average rainfall in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average rainfall days in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average snowfall in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average snowfall days in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 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
New Bethlehem, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Bethlehem, 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: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average sunshine days in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average UV index in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average cloud cover in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
New Bethlehem, PA

Average visibility in December - New Bethlehem, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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