December weather forecast
East Pittsburgh, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

East Pittsburgh's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). East Pittsburgh observes an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In East Pittsburgh, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In East Pittsburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In East Pittsburgh, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In East Pittsburgh, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In East Pittsburgh, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) 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 East Pittsburgh have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in East Pittsburgh is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average pressure in December - East Pittsburgh, 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
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average wind speed in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average humidity in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average rainfall in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average rainfall days in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average snowfall in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average snowfall days in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Pittsburgh, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average sunshine days in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average UV index in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average cloud cover in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average visibility in December - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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