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
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). In West Hickory, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) during December.Humidity
In West Hickory, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In West Hickory, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Hickory, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.3 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Hickory. In West Hickory, in December, during 15.1 snowfall days, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Hickory, there are 74.7 snowfall days, and 35.79" (909mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in West Hickory is 2.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in West Hickory?
What is the average humidity in December in West Hickory?
How much does it rain in West Hickory in December?
How much does it snow in West Hickory in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in West Hickory?
What is the average length of the day in December in West Hickory?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Hickory?
How long on average sun shines in December in West Hickory?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Hickory?
What is the UV index intensity in December in West Hickory?
Average temperature in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
West Hickory, 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
West Hickory, 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 (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (79%).
Average rainfall in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 7.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 75
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
West Hickory, PA
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (4mi).
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