December weather forecast
Carbondale, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carbondale, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Carbondale records an average nighttime low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carbondale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.4 snowfall days, and 25.98" (660mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Carbondale, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carbondale, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Carbondale?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 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 many hours of sunshine does Carbondale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Carbondale is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carbondale, PA

Average temperature in December - Carbondale, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°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 (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Carbondale, PA

Average pressure in December - Carbondale, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carbondale, PA

Average wind speed in December - Carbondale, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Carbondale, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Carbondale, PA

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Carbondale, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Carbondale, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carbondale, PA

Average snowfall in December - Carbondale, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carbondale, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Carbondale, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carbondale, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Carbondale, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Carbondale, PA

Average UV index in December - Carbondale, 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
Carbondale, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Carbondale, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Carbondale, PA

Average visibility in December - Carbondale, 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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