December weather forecast
Salix, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Salix, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

In Salix, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Salix, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salix, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.2 snowfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Salix, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Salix, 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Salix, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Salix, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Salix?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salix have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Salix, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Salix, PA

Average pressure in December - Salix, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Salix, PA

Average wind speed in December - Salix, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Salix, PA

Average humidity in December - Salix, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Salix, PA

Average rainfall in December - Salix, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Salix, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Salix, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salix, PA

Average snowfall in December - Salix, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salix, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Salix, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salix, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salix, 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: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salix, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Salix, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Salix, PA

Average UV index in December - Salix, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Salix, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Salix, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Salix, PA

Average visibility in December - Salix, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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