December weather forecast
Palo Alto, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Palo Alto's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Palo Alto, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Palo Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Palo Alto are January through May, October through December. In Palo Alto, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Palo Alto, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 20.47" (520mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Palo Alto, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Palo Alto in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palo Alto, records 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palo Alto?

In December, the average relative humidity in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Palo Alto in December?

In Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Palo Alto?

In Palo Alto, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palo Alto?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Palo Alto?

In Palo Alto, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palo Alto?

On the first day of December in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Palo Alto?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Palo Alto?

In Palo Alto, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Palo Alto?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Palo Alto?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average temperature in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°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 (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average pressure in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Palo Alto, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average humidity in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average rainfall in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average snowfall in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Palo Alto, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palo Alto, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average UV index in December - Palo Alto, 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
Palo Alto, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Palo Alto, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Palo Alto, PA

Average visibility in December - Palo Alto, 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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