December weather forecast
Ellen Gowan, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Ellen Gowan's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). Ellen Gowan experiences an average low-temperature reading of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ellen Gowan, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ellen Gowan, there are 171 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ellen Gowan, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.5 snowfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) 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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Ellen Gowan during December?

The high-temperature during December is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ellen Gowan?

The average relative humidity in December in Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ellen Gowan?

In December, in Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ellen Gowan?

In Ellen Gowan, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ellen Gowan?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ellen Gowan?

In December, the average day length in Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ellen Gowan?

On the first day of December in Ellen Gowan, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellen Gowan have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania, is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ellen Gowan?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Ellen Gowan?

In Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average temperature in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average pressure in December - Ellen Gowan, 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
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average wind speed in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average humidity in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 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
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average UV index in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Ellen Gowan, PA

Average visibility in December - Ellen Gowan, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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