December weather forecastStarlight, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Starlight, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).Temperature
The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In Starlight, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Starlight, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in December
Starlight, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Starlight, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Starlight, PA
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Starlight, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Starlight, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Starlight, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Starlight, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Starlight, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Starlight, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Starlight, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Starlight, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Starlight, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).
