December weather forecast
Luzerne, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Luzerne, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). Luzerne experiences an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in month of December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Luzerne.

Rainfall

In Luzerne, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Luzerne, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Luzerne, Pennsylvania, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Luzerne, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 9.92" (252mm) 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 December in Luzerne, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, is 3.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Luzerne?

The high-temperature, in December, in Luzerne, is 36.9°F (2.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Luzerne?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in December in Luzerne?

The average relative humidity in December in Luzerne is 84%.

How much does it rain in Luzerne in December?

In Luzerne, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Luzerne in December?

In Luzerne, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Luzerne?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Luzerne, Pennsylvania.

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

The average day length in December in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Luzerne?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Luzerne?

In Luzerne, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Luzerne?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Luzerne, PA

Average temperature in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Luzerne, PA

Average pressure in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Luzerne, PA

Average wind speed in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Luzerne, PA

Average humidity in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Luzerne, PA

Average rainfall in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Luzerne, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Luzerne, PA

Average snowfall in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Luzerne, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 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
Luzerne, PA

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

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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Luzerne, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Luzerne, PA

Average UV index in December - Luzerne, 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
Luzerne, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Luzerne, PA

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

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

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