December weather forecastSwitzer, PA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Switzer, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Temperature
During Switzer's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). Switzer records a consistent low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Switzer, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Switzer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Switzer. In Switzer, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Switzer, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 15.87" (403mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the 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
Switzer, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Switzer, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Switzer, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Switzer, PA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Switzer, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Switzer, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Switzer, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Switzer, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Switzer, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Switzer, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Switzer, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Switzer, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Switzer, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
