December weather forecast
Dickson City, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

In Dickson City, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). Dickson City experiences a consistent average temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Dickson City, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dickson City, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dickson City, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of snow. In Dickson City, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.2 days and aggregates up to 24.84" (631mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.6°F (2°C) and the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Dickson City, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Dickson City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

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 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dickson City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dickson City, PA

Average temperature in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
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Average wind speed in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dickson City, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Dickson City, PA

Average visibility in December - Dickson City, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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