December weather forecast
Climax, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Climax, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Climax witnesses an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Climax, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Climax, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Climax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.8 days and collects up to 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 16.9 days. Throughout December, 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated. In Climax, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.5 days and aggregates up to 26.02" (661mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Climax, Pennsylvania.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Climax, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Climax, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Climax, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Climax, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Climax, in December, during 16.9 snowfall days, 5" (127mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Climax?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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 Climax is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Climax, PA

Average temperature in December - Climax, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Climax, PA

Average pressure in December - Climax, 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
Climax, PA

Average wind speed in December - Climax, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Climax, PA

Average humidity in December - Climax, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Climax, PA

Average rainfall in December - Climax, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Climax, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Climax, 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 January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Climax, PA

Average snowfall in December - Climax, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Climax, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Climax, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Climax, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Climax, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Climax, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Climax, PA

Average UV index in December - Climax, 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
Climax, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Climax, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Climax, PA

Average visibility in December - Climax, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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