December weather forecastRussell, PA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Russell, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).Temperature
The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Russell's average low-temperature is measured at a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C) during December.Humidity
In Russell, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Russell, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Russell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.4 days and collects up to 27.13" (689mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 9.29" (236mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Russell, the average sunshine in December is 2.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Russell, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Russell, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Russell, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Russell, PA
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Russell, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Russell, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Russell, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 9.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Russell, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Russell, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Russell, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Russell, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Russell, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 77
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Russell, PA
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (4mi).
