December weather forecast
Waterfall, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Waterfall, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.5°F (3.6°C) and min 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Waterfall is 81%.

Rainfall

In Waterfall, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Waterfall, Pennsylvania, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Waterfall, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Waterfall, Pennsylvania.
On the first day of December in Waterfall, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Waterfall is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Waterfall are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Waterfall?

The high-temperature, in December, in Waterfall, records 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Waterfall?

In Waterfall, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Waterfall in December?

In Waterfall, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Waterfall in December?

In December, in Waterfall, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Waterfall?

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

How many hours of daylight does Waterfall have in December?

In December, the average day length in Waterfall, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Waterfall?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Waterfall?

The average sunshine duration in December in Waterfall, Pennsylvania, is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Waterfall?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Waterfall?

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

Average temperature in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Waterfall, PA

Average pressure in December - Waterfall, 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
Waterfall, PA

Average wind speed in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Waterfall, PA

Average humidity in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Waterfall, PA

Average rainfall in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Waterfall, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Waterfall, PA

Average snowfall in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Waterfall, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waterfall, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Waterfall, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Waterfall, PA

Average UV index in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Waterfall, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Waterfall, PA

Average visibility in December - Waterfall, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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