December weather forecast
Fairfield, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Fairfield sees an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In Fairfield, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.3 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fairfield, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.2 days and aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fairfield, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairfield, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fairfield in December?

December temperatures in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, vary between a high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairfield?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Fairfield in December?

In Fairfield, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairfield?

In December, in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairfield?

The month with the shortest days in Fairfield is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in December?

The average day length in December in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fairfield?

On the first day of December in Fairfield, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in December?

In Fairfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fairfield?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield.

What is the UV index reading in December in Fairfield?

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

Average temperature in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairfield, PA

Average pressure in December - Fairfield, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Fairfield, PA

Average wind speed in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairfield, PA

Average humidity in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fairfield, PA

Average rainfall in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairfield, PA

Average snowfall in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairfield, PA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairfield, PA

Average UV index in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Fairfield, PA

Average visibility in December - Fairfield, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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