December weather forecast
Belmont, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Belmont, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Belmont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.7 days and collects up to 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Belmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.7 days and aggregates up to 18.23" (463mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Belmont, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Belmont, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Belmont have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Belmont?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Belmont is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Belmont, PA

Average temperature in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Belmont, PA

Average pressure in December - Belmont, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Belmont, PA

Average wind speed in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Belmont, PA

Average humidity in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Belmont, PA

Average rainfall in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Belmont, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belmont, PA

Average snowfall in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belmont, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belmont, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belmont, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Belmont, PA

Average UV index in December - Belmont, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Belmont, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Belmont, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Belmont, PA

Average visibility in December - Belmont, 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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