December weather forecast
Pittston, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Pittston, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). Throughout the month of December, Pittston sees a steady low-temperature average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Pittston, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pittston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.5 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pittston, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pittston?

In Pittston, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pittston, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pittston?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pittston, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°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 (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pittston, PA

Average pressure in December - Pittston, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pittston, PA

Average wind speed in December - Pittston, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pittston, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Pittston, PA

Average rainfall in December - Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Pittston, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pittston, PA

Average snowfall in December - Pittston, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pittston, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Pittston, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pittston, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pittston, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Pittston, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Pittston, PA

Average UV index in December - Pittston, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Pittston, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Pittston, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Pittston, PA

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

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

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