December weather forecast
Fontaine, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fontaine, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Fontaine, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fontaine, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fontaine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Fontaine, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fontaine is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fontaine. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fontaine in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fontaine, is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fontaine?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in Fontaine in December?

In Fontaine, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fontaine?

In Fontaine, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fontaine?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Fontaine?

In December, the average day length in Fontaine, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fontaine?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fontaine?

In Fontaine, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fontaine?

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 Fontaine?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fontaine, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fontaine, PA

Average temperature in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fontaine, PA

Average pressure in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fontaine, PA

Average wind speed in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Fontaine, PA

Average humidity in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Fontaine, PA

Average rainfall in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Fontaine, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fontaine, PA

Average snowfall in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fontaine, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fontaine, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fontaine, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fontaine, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fontaine, PA

Average UV index in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Fontaine, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Fontaine, PA

Average visibility in December - Fontaine, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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