December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cornell, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). In Cornell, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cornell are January through May, October through December. In Cornell, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cornell, there are 24 snowfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Cornell, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cornell, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Cornell?

During December, Cornell experiences an average high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cornell?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cornell, Pennsylvania, is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Cornell?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Cornell. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Cornell?

In Cornell, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cornell in December?

In Cornell, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cornell?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cornell?

On the first day of December in Cornell, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cornell have in December?

In Cornell, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Cornell?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cornell, PA

Average temperature in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cornell, PA

Average pressure in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cornell, PA

Average wind speed in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cornell, PA

Average humidity in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cornell, PA

Average rainfall in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cornell, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cornell, PA

Average snowfall in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cornell, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Cornell, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cornell, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cornell, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cornell, PA

Average UV index in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Cornell, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Cornell, PA

Average visibility in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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