December weather forecast
Utica, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Utica, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.1°F (2.3°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). An average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Utica, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Utica, there are 186 rainfall days, and 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Utica. In Utica, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 7.99" (203mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Utica, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.8 days and aggregates up to 42.95" (1091mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Utica, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Utica, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from 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 Utica in December?

In December, in Utica, the average high-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Utica?

The average relative humidity in December in Utica is 87%.

How much does it rain in Utica in December?

In Utica, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Utica in December?

In December, in Utica, it is snowing for 17.5 days. Throughout December, 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Utica?

The month with the shortest days in Utica is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

In Utica, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Utica?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Utica, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Utica?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Utica is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Utica?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Utica?

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

Average temperature in December - Utica, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Utica, PA

Average pressure in December - Utica, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Utica, PA

Average wind speed in December - Utica, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Utica, PA

Average humidity in December - Utica, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Utica, PA

Average rainfall in December - Utica, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.44").

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Average rainfall days in December
Utica, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Utica, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Utica, PA

Average snowfall in December - Utica, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Utica, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Utica, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 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
Utica, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Utica, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Utica, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Utica, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Utica, PA

Average UV index in December - Utica, 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
Utica, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Utica, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in December
Utica, PA

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

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

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