December weather forecast
Plains, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plains, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

During Plains's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Plains observes an average nighttime temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Plains are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Plains, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 24.53" (623mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Plains, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.92" (506mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Plains, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Plains?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Plains, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Plains?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Plains?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Plains?

In Plains, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Plains in December?

In Plains, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plains?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Plains?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Plains have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Plains?

In Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Plains, PA

Average temperature in December - Plains, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Plains, PA

Average pressure in December - Plains, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Plains, PA

Average wind speed in December - Plains, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Plains, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Plains, PA

Average rainfall in December - Plains, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Plains, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Plains, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Plains, PA

Average snowfall in December - Plains, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Plains, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Plains, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 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
Plains, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plains, 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 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Plains, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Plains, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Plains, PA

Average UV index in December - Plains, 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
Plains, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Plains, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Plains, PA

Average visibility in December - Plains, 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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