December weather forecast
Crafton, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Crafton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Crafton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Crafton. In Crafton, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

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 rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Crafton, the average high-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Crafton, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Crafton, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Crafton have in December?

In Crafton, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Crafton, PA

Average temperature in December - Crafton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Crafton, PA

Average pressure in December - Crafton, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Crafton, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Crafton, PA

Average humidity in December - Crafton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Crafton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Crafton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Crafton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Crafton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Crafton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Crafton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Crafton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Crafton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Crafton, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Crafton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Crafton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Crafton, PA

Average UV index in December - Crafton, 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
Crafton, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Crafton, PA

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

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

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