December weather forecast
Mount Union, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Union, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Mount Union's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Mount Union's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mount Union is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mount Union, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Union, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Mount Union, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.6 days and aggregates up to 17.91" (455mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts 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. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Mount Union in December?

In Mount Union, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Union?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Mount Union in December?

In Mount Union, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mount Union in December?

In December, in Mount Union, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Union?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mount Union?

In December, the average day length in Mount Union is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Union?

On the first day of December in Mount Union, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Union?

In Mount Union, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mount Union?

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Mount Union?

In Mount Union, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Union, PA

Average temperature in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Union, PA

Average pressure in December - Mount Union, 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
Mount Union, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Union, PA

Average humidity in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Union, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Union, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Union, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Union, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 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
Mount Union, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Union, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Union, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Union, PA

Average UV index in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Mount Union, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Union, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Union, PA

Average visibility in December - Mount Union, 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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