December weather forecast
Dewey Heights, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Dewey Heights, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Dewey Heights's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In Dewey Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dewey Heights, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dewey Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.3 days and aggregates up to 17.24" (438mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Dewey Heights, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dewey Heights?

In Dewey Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dewey Heights, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Dewey Heights, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Dewey Heights is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dewey Heights 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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dewey Heights have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months 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 Dewey Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dewey Heights, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average pressure in December - Dewey Heights, 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
Dewey Heights, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average humidity in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average rainfall in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average snowfall in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dewey Heights, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average UV index in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Dewey Heights, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Dewey Heights, PA

Average visibility in December - Dewey Heights, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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