December weather forecast
Canonsburg, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canonsburg, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Canonsburg's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is expected.

Humidity

In Canonsburg, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canonsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.6 days and collects up to 9.49" (241mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Canonsburg, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Canonsburg, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Canonsburg are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

Canonsburg in December has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Canonsburg, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Canonsburg, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Canonsburg, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canonsburg have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

Average temperature in December - Canonsburg, 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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Canonsburg, PA

Average pressure in December - Canonsburg, 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
Canonsburg, PA

Average wind speed in December - Canonsburg, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Canonsburg, PA

Average humidity in December - Canonsburg, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Canonsburg, PA

Average rainfall in December - Canonsburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Canonsburg, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Canonsburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canonsburg, PA

Average snowfall in December - Canonsburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canonsburg, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Canonsburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canonsburg, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canonsburg, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Canonsburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Canonsburg, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Canonsburg, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Canonsburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Canonsburg, PA

Average visibility in December - Canonsburg, 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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