December weather forecast
Ararat, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Ararat, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Ararat observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Nighttime temperature in Ararat, Pennsylvania, lowers to an average of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Ararat, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ararat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ararat. In Ararat, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.7 snowfall days, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ararat, there are 71.7 snowfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Ararat are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ararat?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ararat?

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

How much does it rain in Ararat in December?

In December, in Ararat, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ararat?

In Ararat, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ararat?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ararat?

In Ararat, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ararat?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Ararat?

The months with the least sunshine in Ararat, Pennsylvania, are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ararat?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ararat, Pennsylvania, is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ararat?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ararat.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ararat?

In Ararat, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ararat, PA

Average temperature in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ararat, PA

Average pressure in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ararat, PA

Average wind speed in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ararat, PA

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Ararat, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ararat, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ararat, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ararat, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 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
Ararat, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ararat, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ararat, PA

Average UV index in December - Ararat, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ararat, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ararat, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Ararat, PA

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

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

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