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
Allentown's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average temperature in Allentown drops to a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Allentown, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Allentown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.1 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. In Allentown, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.4 days and aggregates up to 13.82" (351mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Allentown, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. 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
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Average temperature in December
Allentown, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Allentown, 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
Allentown, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Allentown, PA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Allentown, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Allentown, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Allentown, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Allentown, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Allentown, 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 18min).
- 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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Allentown, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Allentown, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Allentown, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Allentown, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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