December weather forecast
Nesquehoning, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nesquehoning, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C). Nesquehoning's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania.

Rainfall

In Nesquehoning, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, there are 167.5 rainfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Nesquehoning. In Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 27.56" (700mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Nesquehoning is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Nesquehoning, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Nesquehoning?

The high-temperature, in December, in Nesquehoning, is 38.1°F (3.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Nesquehoning?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December in Nesquehoning?

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

How much does it rain in Nesquehoning in December?

In Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Nesquehoning in December?

In Nesquehoning, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nesquehoning?

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

How many hours of daylight does Nesquehoning have in December?

In Nesquehoning, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nesquehoning?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nesquehoning?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Nesquehoning?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Nesquehoning?

In Nesquehoning, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average temperature in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average pressure in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average wind speed in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Nesquehoning, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average rainfall in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average snowfall in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 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
Nesquehoning, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nesquehoning, 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: 4h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average UV index in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Nesquehoning, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Nesquehoning, PA

Average visibility in December - Nesquehoning, 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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