Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). December's nights in Punxsutawney observe an average temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
In Punxsutawney, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Punxsutawney, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Punxsutawney are January through May, October through December. In Punxsutawney, during December, snow falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. In Punxsutawney, during the entire year, snow falls for 71 days and aggregates up to 22.32" (567mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Punxsutawney.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Punxsutawney 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Punxsutawney?
What is the average humidity in December in Punxsutawney?
How much does it rain in Punxsutawney in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Punxsutawney?
What is the month with the shortest days in Punxsutawney?
What is the average length of the day in December in Punxsutawney?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Punxsutawney?
How many hours of sunshine does Punxsutawney have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Punxsutawney?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Punxsutawney?
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 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: 2h and 4min
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).
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