December weather forecast
Forest City, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest City, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 44.6°F (7°C) to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Forest City, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Forest City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.4 snowfall days, and 25.98" (660mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, in Forest City, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Forest City, records 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Forest City, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 5.08" (129mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Forest City, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forest City, PA

Average temperature in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest City, PA

Average pressure in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Forest City, PA

Average wind speed in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest City, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest City, PA

Average rainfall in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest City, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest City, PA

Average snowfall in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest City, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest City, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest City, PA

Average UV index in December - Forest 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
Forest City, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Forest City, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Forest City, PA

Average visibility in December - Forest 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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