December weather forecast
Shanksville, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shanksville, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

During Shanksville's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). The low-temperature average for Shanksville during December stands at a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Shanksville, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.4 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shanksville, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shanksville, during the entire year, snow falls for 66 days and aggregates up to 32.36" (822mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Shanksville is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Shanksville, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Shanksville is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shanksville in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shanksville during December are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Shanksville?

The average relative humidity in December in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, is 86%.

How much does it rain in Shanksville in December?

In Shanksville, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shanksville in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shanksville?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, the average day length in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shanksville?

On the first day of December in Shanksville, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shanksville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, is 3.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shanksville?

In Shanksville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shanksville, PA

Average temperature in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shanksville, PA

Average pressure in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shanksville, PA

Average wind speed in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shanksville, PA

Average humidity in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (80%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shanksville, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shanksville, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shanksville, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shanksville, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 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
Shanksville, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shanksville, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shanksville, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shanksville, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shanksville, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in December
Shanksville, PA

Average visibility in December - Shanksville, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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