December weather forecast
Platea, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Platea, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). In Platea, the nocturnal temperatures throughout December show a marginal dip from the daytime averages, settling at a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Platea, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Platea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.5 days and collects up to 37.8" (960mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Platea are January through May, October through December. In December, in Platea, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout December, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Platea, there are 69.4 snowfall days, and 24.76" (629mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Platea is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Platea are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Platea?

In Platea, 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 30°F (-1.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Platea?

The average relative humidity in December in Platea, Pennsylvania, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Platea in December?

In December, in Platea, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Platea?

In Platea, Pennsylvania, in December, during 14.3 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Platea?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, the average day length in Platea, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Platea?

On the first day of December in Platea, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Platea?

In Platea, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Platea?

The months with the lowest UV index in Platea, Pennsylvania, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Platea?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Platea is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Platea, PA

Average temperature in December - Platea, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Platea, PA

Average pressure in December - Platea, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Platea, PA

Average wind speed in December - Platea, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Platea, PA

Average humidity in December - Platea, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September, October and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Platea, PA

Average rainfall in December - Platea, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.64").

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Average rainfall days in December
Platea, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Platea, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Platea, PA

Average snowfall in December - Platea, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Platea, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Platea, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 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
Platea, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Platea, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Platea, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Platea, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Platea, PA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Platea, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Platea, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Platea, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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