December weather forecastNorth East, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in North East, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.1°F (2.3°C) and min 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C). North East's December nights demonstrate minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, with an average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In North East, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 25.87" (657mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In North East, in December, during 15.3 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North East, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.3 days and aggregates up to 18.54" (471mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
In North East, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. 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
North East, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
North East, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
North East, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
North East, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September, October and November (79%).
Average rainfall in December
North East, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
North East, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
North East, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
North East, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North East, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
North East, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.7 days).
Average UV index in December
North East, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
North East, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
North East, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
