December weather forecast
Dalton, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dalton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). The nighttime temperature in Dalton, Pennsylvania, during December, averages of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dalton is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, in Dalton, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dalton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.6 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dalton. In Dalton, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.4 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dalton, there are 67.9 snowfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Dalton, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dalton, Pennsylvania, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dalton in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dalton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Dalton in December?

In Dalton, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dalton?

In Dalton, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dalton?

The month with the shortest days in Dalton, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Dalton, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dalton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dalton, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dalton have in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dalton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dalton, Pennsylvania, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dalton, PA

Average temperature in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dalton, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dalton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dalton, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dalton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dalton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dalton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dalton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 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
Dalton, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dalton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dalton, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dalton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Dalton, PA

Average visibility in December - Dalton, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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