December weather forecastRicketts, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ricketts, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). Ricketts observes an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
In Ricketts, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Ricketts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ricketts, in December, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.33" (110mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ricketts, there are 57.9 snowfall days, and 29.53" (750mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Ricketts, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.33"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Ricketts, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
