December weather forecast
Hillcrest, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hillcrest, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Hillcrest, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hillcrest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Hillcrest. In Hillcrest, during December, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Hillcrest, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hillcrest.
On the first day of December in Hillcrest, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hillcrest is 3.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Hillcrest is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Hillcrest in December?

During December, Hillcrest experiences an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Hillcrest in December?

In Hillcrest, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, Pennsylvania, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hillcrest?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hillcrest, Pennsylvania.

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

In Hillcrest, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hillcrest?

On the first day of December in Hillcrest, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hillcrest?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hillcrest is 3.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hillcrest?

In Hillcrest, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average temperature in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average pressure in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Hillcrest, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average humidity in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillcrest, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average UV index in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Hillcrest, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hillcrest, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Hillcrest, PA

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

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

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