December weather forecast
Etna, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Etna, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.4°F (4.1°C) and min 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). Etna experiences a steady low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Etna, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. In Etna, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.7 days and aggregates up to 11.77" (299mm) of snow.

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 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 39.4°F (4.1°C) and the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Etna?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Etna, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Etna have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Etna?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Etna have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Etna, PA

Average temperature in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average pressure in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average wind speed in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average humidity in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average rainfall in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average snowfall in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average UV index in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Etna, 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
Etna, PA

Average visibility in December - Etna, 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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