December weather forecast
Ashland, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ashland, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Ashland's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C). Ashland experiences a mean low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ashland, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ashland are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.2 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
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 best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ashland during December are 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ashland, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ashland, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Ashland, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashland have in December?

In Ashland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ashland?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ashland, PA

Average temperature in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashland, PA

Average pressure in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ashland, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Ashland, PA

Average humidity in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashland, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashland, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashland, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashland, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashland, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashland, PA

Average UV index in December - Ashland, 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
Ashland, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ashland, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Ashland, PA

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

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

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