December weather forecast
Cornell, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Cornell, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Cornell, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cornell, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24 snowfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

During December, Cornell experiences an average high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cornell?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cornell, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cornell, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with 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 Cornell, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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 cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Cornell, PA

Average temperature in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Cornell, PA

Average pressure in December - Cornell, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cornell, PA

Average wind speed in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Cornell, PA

Average humidity in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cornell, PA

Average rainfall in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Cornell, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cornell, PA

Average snowfall in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cornell, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cornell, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cornell, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Cornell, PA

Average UV index in December - Cornell, 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
Cornell, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Cornell, PA

Average visibility in December - Cornell, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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