December weather forecast
Railroad, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Railroad, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). In Railroad, in December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Railroad, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Railroad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.3 days and collects up to 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Railroad. In Railroad, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Railroad, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.2 days and aggregates up to 10.59" (269mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Railroad are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Railroad?

The high-temperature, in December, in Railroad, is 42.3°F (5.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Railroad?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Railroad?

In Railroad, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Railroad?

In December, in Railroad, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Railroad?

December has the shortest days of the year in Railroad, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Railroad have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Railroad?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Railroad?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Railroad, Pennsylvania, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Railroad?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Railroad?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Railroad is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Railroad, PA

Average temperature in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Railroad, PA

Average pressure in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Railroad, PA

Average wind speed in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Railroad, PA

Average humidity in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Railroad, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Railroad, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Railroad, PA

Average snowfall in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Railroad, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 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
Railroad, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Railroad, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Railroad, PA

Average UV index in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Railroad, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Railroad, PA

Average visibility in December - Railroad, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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