December weather forecast
Standard Shaft, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Standard Shaft, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Standard Shaft's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a cold 39.2°F (4°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Standard Shaft is 84%.

Rainfall

In Standard Shaft, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Standard Shaft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.4 days and collects up to 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Standard Shaft. In Standard Shaft, in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.1" (155mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.2 snowfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Standard Shaft, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Standard Shaft are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Standard Shaft during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Standard Shaft, records 39.2°F (4°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Standard Shaft?

In Standard Shaft, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Standard Shaft in December?

In Standard Shaft, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Standard Shaft in December?

In Standard Shaft, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.1" (155mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Standard Shaft?

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

How many hours of daylight does Standard Shaft have in December?

The average day length in December in Standard Shaft is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Standard Shaft?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Standard Shaft, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Standard Shaft have in December?

In Standard Shaft, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Standard Shaft?

The months with the lowest UV index in Standard Shaft, Pennsylvania, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Standard Shaft?

In Standard Shaft, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average temperature in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average pressure in December - Standard Shaft, 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
Standard Shaft, PA

Average wind speed in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average humidity in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average rainfall in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average snowfall in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 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
Standard Shaft, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Standard Shaft, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average UV index in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Standard Shaft, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Standard Shaft, PA

Average visibility in December - Standard Shaft, 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).

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