December weather forecastBen Avon Heights, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ben Avon Heights, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 38.7°F (3.7°C).Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Ben Avon Heights experiences a nighttime temperature average of 28°F (-2.2°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Ben Avon Heights, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ben Avon Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ben Avon Heights, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.9 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (0.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Ben Avon Heights, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September, October and December (5mi).
