December weather forecast
Charleroi, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). In Charleroi, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Charleroi, in December, during 14 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 191.3 rainfall days, and 35.24" (895mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Charleroi, in December, during 12.6 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Charleroi, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.2 days and aggregates up to 25.08" (637mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Charleroi, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Charleroi, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Charleroi, in December, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Charleroi have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Charleroi have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Charleroi, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Charleroi, PA

Average pressure in December - Charleroi, 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
Charleroi, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Charleroi, PA

Average humidity in December - Charleroi, 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
Charleroi, PA

Average rainfall in December - Charleroi, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Charleroi, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Charleroi, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Charleroi, PA

Average snowfall in December - Charleroi, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Charleroi, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Charleroi, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Charleroi, 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 4min

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
Charleroi, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Charleroi, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Charleroi, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Charleroi, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Charleroi, 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
Charleroi, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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