December weather forecast
Deer Lake, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.4°F (4.1°C) and min 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). Deer Lake experiences an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Deer Lake is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Deer Lake, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Deer Lake, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Deer Lake are January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Deer Lake?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Deer Lake, is 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Deer Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Deer Lake in December?

In Deer Lake, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Deer Lake?

In Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Deer Lake?

The month with the shortest days in Deer Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Deer Lake have in December?

In Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Deer Lake?

On the first day of December in Deer Lake, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Deer Lake?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Deer Lake.

How many hours of sunshine does Deer Lake have in December?

In Deer Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Deer Lake?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Deer Lake?

In Deer Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average temperature in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average pressure in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average wind speed in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average humidity in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average rainfall in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average snowfall in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Deer Lake, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deer Lake, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average UV index in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Deer Lake, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average visibility in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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