December weather forecast
Fairbank, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Fairbank, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's fresh 50°F (10°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Fairbank's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In Fairbank, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Fairbank, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Fairbank, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.6 days and collects up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fairbank, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Fairbank, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairbank?

In Fairbank, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairbank have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairbank, PA

Average temperature in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°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 (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairbank, PA

Average pressure in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairbank, PA

Average wind speed in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairbank, PA

Average humidity in December - Fairbank, 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 April, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairbank, PA

Average rainfall in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairbank, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairbank, PA

Average snowfall in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairbank, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Fairbank, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairbank, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairbank, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairbank, PA

Average UV index in December - Fairbank, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairbank, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairbank, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Fairbank, PA

Average visibility in December - Fairbank, 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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