December weather forecast
Philipsburg, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Philipsburg, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). December nights in Philipsburg are marked by an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Philipsburg is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Philipsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Philipsburg, in December, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.7 snowfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Philipsburg, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Philipsburg?

In Philipsburg, 36.3°F (2.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), 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 average humidity in December in Philipsburg?

In December, the average relative humidity in Philipsburg is 84%.

How much does it rain in Philipsburg in December?

In December, in Philipsburg, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Philipsburg?

In Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, in December, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Philipsburg?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Philipsburg?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Philipsburg?

On the first day of December in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Philipsburg have in December?

In Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Philipsburg?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Philipsburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average temperature in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average pressure in December - Philipsburg, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average wind speed in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average humidity in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average rainfall in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average snowfall in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 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
Philipsburg, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Philipsburg, 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: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average UV index in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Philipsburg, PA

Average visibility in December - Philipsburg, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and September (4mi).

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