December weather forecastKnox Dale, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Knox Dale, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).Temperature
In the transition to December, Knox Dale observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). During December, Knox Dale consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Knox Dale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.5 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Knox Dale, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Knox Dale, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.4 days and aggregates up to 22.28" (566mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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: 2h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Knox Dale, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Knox Dale, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
