December weather forecastSidman, PA

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sidman, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sidman, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.2 snowfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In Sidman, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Sidman, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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
Sidman, PA

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sidman, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average snowfall in December: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Sidman, PA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).