December weather forecast
Ernest, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ernest, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a wintry 37.4°F (3°C). Ernest encounters a steady low-temperature average of 27°F (-2.8°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ernest, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ernest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.5 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ernest, in December, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.67" (144mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ernest, Pennsylvania, there are 67.3 snowfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) 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 December in Ernest, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ernest, Pennsylvania, is 3.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ernest?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ernest?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ernest, Pennsylvania, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Ernest in December?

In Ernest, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ernest in December?

In Ernest, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 5.67" (144mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ernest?

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

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

The average day length in December in Ernest, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ernest?

On the first day of December in Ernest, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ernest have in December?

In Ernest, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ernest?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ernest, Pennsylvania, is 1. 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
Ernest, PA

Average temperature in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°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 (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ernest, PA

Average pressure in December - Ernest, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ernest, PA

Average wind speed in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ernest, PA

Average humidity in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ernest, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ernest, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ernest, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ernest, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.6 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
Ernest, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ernest, 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: 3h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ernest, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ernest, PA

Average UV index in December - Ernest, 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
Ernest, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ernest, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Ernest, PA

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

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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