December weather forecast
Pitcairn, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). The temperature in Pitcairn lowers to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Pitcairn is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pitcairn are January through May, October through December. In Pitcairn, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min 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, in Pitcairn, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Pitcairn during December?

In Pitcairn, 39.4°F (4.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pitcairn?

The average relative humidity in December in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Pitcairn in December?

In December, in Pitcairn, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Pitcairn?

In December, in Pitcairn, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pitcairn?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pitcairn?

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, in Pitcairn, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pitcairn have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pitcairn?

The month with the lowest UV index in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Pitcairn?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pitcairn is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average temperature in December - Pitcairn, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°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 (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average pressure in December - Pitcairn, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average wind speed in December - Pitcairn, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average humidity in December - Pitcairn, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average rainfall in December - Pitcairn, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Pitcairn, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average snowfall in December - Pitcairn, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Pitcairn, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Pitcairn, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pitcairn, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Pitcairn, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pitcairn, PA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Pitcairn, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Pitcairn, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Pitcairn, PA

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

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

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