December weather forecast
Clairton, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clairton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In Clairton, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Clairton, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clairton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.9 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clairton, Pennsylvania, are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Clairton.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Clairton, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Clairton is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Clairton during December?

December temperatures in Clairton vary between a high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clairton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clairton is 84%.

How much does it rain in Clairton in December?

In Clairton, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Clairton?

In December, in Clairton, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clairton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clairton have in December?

In December, the average day length in Clairton is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Clairton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clairton?

In Clairton, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Clairton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Clairton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clairton, PA

Average temperature in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clairton, PA

Average pressure in December - Clairton, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Clairton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clairton, PA

Average humidity in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clairton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clairton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clairton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Clairton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 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
Clairton, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clairton, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clairton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clairton, PA

Average UV index in December - Clairton, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Clairton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Clairton, 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 32).

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Average visibility in December
Clairton, PA

Average visibility in December - Clairton, 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, February, March, May, September, October and December (5mi).

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