December weather forecastNew Kensington, PA
December
Weather in December
December sees New Kensington adorned in winter wear, as snowfall increases to an average of 4.72in. The shorter daylight hours of approximately 9.3h add to the winter's chill, with the city often tucked under a blanket of snow. As the year draws to an end, high spirits and holiday celebrations maintain the city's vibrancy. Amidst these celebrations, New Kensington prepares to bid farewell to the year on white, snowy notes, reinforcing its typical Pennsylvanian charm. The wonders of the holiday season coupled with the winter chill make December a magical month in New Kensington.Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). New Kensington encounters a steady low-temperature average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In New Kensington, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Kensington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.5 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In New Kensington, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 25.12" (638mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in New Kensington.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).
Average rainfall in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
New Kensington, 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
New Kensington, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
New Kensington, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
