December weather forecastLoretto, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Loretto, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Loretto's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Loretto, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Loretto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated. In Loretto, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.6 days and aggregates up to 40.12" (1019mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Loretto, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Loretto, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Loretto, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"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).
Average wind speed in December
Loretto, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Loretto, PA
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Loretto, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Loretto, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Loretto, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 7.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Loretto, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 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
Loretto, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Loretto, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Loretto, 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
Loretto, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Loretto, 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).
