December weather forecast
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blue Ridge Summit, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

Blue Ridge Summit observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). December nights in Blue Ridge Summit experience a consistent temperature drop to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, is 79%.

Rainfall

In Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Blue Ridge Summit, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Blue Ridge Summit, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33 snowfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Blue Ridge Summit, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Blue Ridge Summit in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, are 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Blue Ridge Summit?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Blue Ridge Summit?

In Blue Ridge Summit, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Blue Ridge Summit in December?

In Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Blue Ridge Summit?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania.

How many hours of daylight does Blue Ridge Summit have in December?

In December, the average day length in Blue Ridge Summit is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Blue Ridge Summit?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Blue Ridge Summit have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Blue Ridge Summit?

The months with the lowest UV index in Blue Ridge Summit are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Blue Ridge Summit?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average temperature in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average pressure in December - Blue Ridge Summit, 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
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average wind speed in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average humidity in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average rainfall in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average snowfall in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average UV index in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Average visibility in December - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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