December weather forecast
West Fairview, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in West Fairview, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to a cold 41°F (5°C). Nighttime temperature in West Fairview lowers to an average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in December.

Humidity

In West Fairview, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in West Fairview, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Fairview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.3 days and collects up to 11.73" (298mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Fairview, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in West Fairview, Pennsylvania, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in West Fairview, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in West Fairview 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in West Fairview in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in West Fairview, is 41°F (5°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Fairview?

In West Fairview, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in West Fairview in December?

In West Fairview, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in West Fairview in December?

In December, in West Fairview, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Fairview?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West Fairview have in December?

In December, the average day length in West Fairview is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Fairview?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Fairview have in December?

In West Fairview, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Fairview?

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

How high is the UV index in December in West Fairview?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in West Fairview is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Fairview, PA

Average temperature in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°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 (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°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 (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Fairview, PA

Average pressure in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Fairview, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Fairview, PA

Average humidity in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Fairview, PA

Average rainfall in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Fairview, PA

Average rainfall days in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Fairview, PA

Average snowfall in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Fairview, PA

Average snowfall days in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Fairview, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Fairview, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Fairview, PA

Average sunshine days in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Fairview, PA

Average UV index in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and 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
West Fairview, PA

Average cloud cover in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
West Fairview, PA

Average visibility in December - West Fairview, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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