December weather forecast
Ruggles, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ruggles, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Throughout December nights, Ruggles registers an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Ruggles, Pennsylvania.

Rainfall

In Ruggles, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ruggles, in December, during 11.1 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ruggles, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.9 days and aggregates up to 29.53" (750mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ruggles, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ruggles, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ruggles is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ruggles. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ruggles in December?

In Ruggles, 36°F (2.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Ruggles?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Ruggles?

The average relative humidity in December in Ruggles, Pennsylvania, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Ruggles in December?

In December, in Ruggles, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ruggles?

In Ruggles, in December, during 11.1 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ruggles?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ruggles.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ruggles?

The average day length in December in Ruggles, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ruggles?

On the first day of December in Ruggles, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruggles have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ruggles is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ruggles?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ruggles?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ruggles is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ruggles, PA

Average temperature in December - Ruggles, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Ruggles, PA

Average pressure in December - Ruggles, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Ruggles, PA

Average wind speed in December - Ruggles, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Ruggles, PA

Average humidity in December - Ruggles, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ruggles, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ruggles, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ruggles, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ruggles, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Ruggles, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ruggles, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ruggles, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ruggles, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ruggles, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ruggles, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ruggles, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ruggles, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Ruggles, PA

Average UV index in December - Ruggles, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ruggles, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ruggles, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Ruggles, PA

Average visibility in December - Ruggles, 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).

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