December weather forecastOtto, PA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Otto, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). In December, Otto experiences an average nighttime temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Otto, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Otto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Otto, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Otto, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Otto, records 39.6°F (4.2°C), while the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

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

In Otto, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Otto, Pennsylvania, in December, during 10.1 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

In Otto, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Otto, PA

  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Otto, 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
Otto, PA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Otto, PA

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Otto, PA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Otto, PA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otto, PA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Otto, PA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Otto, PA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Otto, PA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Otto, PA

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Otto, PA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Otto, PA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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