December weather forecastEast Washington, PA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in East Washington, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). In East Washington, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In East Washington, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143 rainfall days, and 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In East Washington, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In East Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.5 days and aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in East Washington is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in East Washington are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

In East Washington, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In East Washington, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In East Washington, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°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 (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
East Washington, 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 (77%).

Average rainfall in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
East Washington, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
East Washington, PA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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