December weather forecast
Salida, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salida, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). The temperature in Salida lowers to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Salida is 83%.

Rainfall

In Salida, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salida, during December, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Salida, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Salida, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Salida, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Salida, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Salida during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Salida?

In December, the average relative humidity in Salida, Pennsylvania, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Salida in December?

In Salida, Pennsylvania, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Salida?

In December, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salida?

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

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

The average day length in December in Salida is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Salida?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salida, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salida?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Salida?

The month with the lowest UV index in Salida is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Salida?

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

Average temperature in December - Salida, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salida, PA

Average pressure in December - Salida, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Salida, PA

Average wind speed in December - Salida, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Salida, PA

Average humidity in December - Salida, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salida, PA

Average rainfall in December - Salida, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salida, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Salida, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salida, PA

Average snowfall in December - Salida, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salida, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Salida, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Salida, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Salida, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salida, PA

Average UV index in December - Salida, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Salida, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Salida, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Salida, PA

Average visibility in December - Salida, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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