December weather forecastPunxsutawney, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). Punxsutawney usually reports an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Punxsutawney, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Punxsutawney, in December, during 14.6 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 71 snowfall days, and 22.32" (567mm) 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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°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 (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Punxsutawney, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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: 2h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Punxsutawney, 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
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
