December weather forecast
Westgate Hills, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Westgate Hills, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). During December, the temperature in Westgate Hills is averaged to a low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Westgate Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Westgate Hills, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Westgate Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Westgate Hills. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Westgate Hills.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Westgate Hills, the average sunshine in December 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Westgate Hills in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Westgate Hills, is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Westgate Hills?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Westgate Hills?

In Westgate Hills, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Westgate Hills in December?

In Westgate Hills, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Westgate Hills?

The month with the shortest days in Westgate Hills, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Westgate Hills have in December?

In Westgate Hills, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Westgate Hills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Westgate Hills?

In Westgate Hills, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Westgate Hills?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Westgate Hills?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Westgate Hills is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average temperature in December - Westgate Hills, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average pressure in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average humidity in December - Westgate Hills, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average rainfall in December - Westgate Hills, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Westgate Hills, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average snowfall in December - Westgate Hills, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Westgate Hills, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westgate Hills, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Westgate Hills, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average UV index in December - Westgate Hills, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Westgate Hills, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average visibility in December - Westgate Hills, 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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