December weather forecast
Bethel Park, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

Bethel Park's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Bethel Park's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bethel Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.9 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Bethel Park, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bethel Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 60 days and aggregates up to 23.31" (592mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bethel Park, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Bethel Park during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bethel Park during December are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bethel Park?

The average relative humidity in December in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bethel Park?

In Bethel Park, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bethel Park in December?

In Bethel Park, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bethel Park?

December has the shortest days of the year in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Bethel Park?

In Bethel Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bethel Park?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bethel Park?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bethel Park?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bethel Park?

In Bethel Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average temperature in December - Bethel Park, 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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°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 (21°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average pressure in December - Bethel Park, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average wind speed in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average humidity in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average rainfall in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average snowfall in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 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
Bethel Park, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bethel Park, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average UV index in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Bethel Park, PA

Average visibility in December - Bethel Park, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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