December weather forecast
Prospect Park, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prospect Park, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Prospect Park's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Prospect Park are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Prospect Park, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prospect Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 24.41" (620mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Prospect Park, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prospect Park, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 6.18" (157mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Prospect Park, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, 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: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Prospect Park, records 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the low-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Prospect Park, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Prospect Park, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prospect Park?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Prospect Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average pressure in December - Prospect 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
Prospect Park, PA

Average wind speed in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average humidity in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average rainfall in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average snowfall in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Prospect Park, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prospect 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 1min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average UV index in December - Prospect 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Prospect Park, PA

Average visibility in December - Prospect Park, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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