December weather forecastDuke Center, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Duke Center, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). Duke Center's temperature lowers to a mean of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) during the nights in December.Humidity
In Duke Center, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Duke Center, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.9 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Duke Center, in December, during 18.8 snowfall days, 9.25" (235mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.6 snowfall days, and 43.58" (1107mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.5h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. 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
Average temperature in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"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).
Average wind speed in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 9.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 77
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Duke Center, PA
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (4mi).
