Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December in Scranton results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). During the nights in December, Scranton observes an average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Scranton, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Scranton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.9 days and collects up to 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Scranton, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Scranton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Scranton in December?
What is the most humid month in Scranton?
What is the average humidity in December in Scranton?
How many days does it rain in December in Scranton?
How much does it snow in Scranton in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Scranton?
What is the average length of the day in December in Scranton?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Scranton?
How long on average sun shines in December in Scranton?
When is the lowest UV index in Scranton?
What is the UV index reading in December in Scranton?
Average temperature in December
Scranton, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.2°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°F).
Average pressure in December
Scranton, 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
Scranton, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Scranton, PA
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scranton, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scranton, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Scranton, 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
Scranton, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Scranton, 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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