December weather forecast
Deer Lake, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Deer Lake, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Deer Lake observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). The low-temperature average for Deer Lake during December stands at a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Deer Lake, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.1 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Deer Lake.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Deer Lake, is 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Deer Lake, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Deer Lake, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Deer Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Deer Lake have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Deer Lake, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average pressure in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average wind speed in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average humidity in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average rainfall in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average snowfall in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deer Lake, 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: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average UV index in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Deer Lake, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Deer Lake, PA

Average visibility in December - Deer Lake, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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