December weather forecast
Canton, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Canton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). Canton observes an average nighttime temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In Canton, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Canton, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.9 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.9 days and aggregates up to 30.08" (764mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Canton in December?

In December, in Canton, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Canton, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Canton, in December, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canton?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Canton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Canton, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Canton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Canton, PA

Average temperature in December - Canton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Canton, PA

Average pressure in December - Canton, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Canton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Canton, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Canton, PA

Average humidity in December - Canton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Canton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Canton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and July (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Canton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Canton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Canton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Canton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canton, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Canton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Canton, PA

Average UV index in December - Canton, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Canton, PA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Canton, PA

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

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

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