December weather forecast
Port Carbon, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Carbon, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Port Carbon, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Port Carbon, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Port Carbon, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Port Carbon during December?

In Port Carbon, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Port Carbon?

In December, the average relative humidity in Port Carbon is 81%.

How much does it rain in Port Carbon in December?

In Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Port Carbon in December?

In December, in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Port Carbon?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Port Carbon?

In Port Carbon, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Carbon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Port Carbon?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Port Carbon.

How long on average sun shines in December in Port Carbon?

The average sunshine duration in December in Port Carbon is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Port Carbon?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Port Carbon.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Port Carbon?

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

Average temperature in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°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 (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average pressure in December - Port Carbon, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average wind speed in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average humidity in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average rainfall in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average snowfall in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Port Carbon, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Carbon, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average UV index in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Port Carbon, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Port Carbon, PA

Average visibility in December - Port Carbon, 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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