December weather forecast
Gilberton, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gilberton, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Gilberton observes an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Gilberton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Gilberton, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gilberton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.5 snowfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gilberton, is 37.9°F (3.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Gilberton, Pennsylvania, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gilberton?

In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Gilberton, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gilberton, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gilberton, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gilberton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Gilberton, PA

Average temperature in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilberton, PA

Average pressure in December - Gilberton, 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
Gilberton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilberton, PA

Average humidity in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilberton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilberton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilberton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilberton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilberton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilberton, PA

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

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, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gilberton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Gilberton, PA

Average visibility in December - Gilberton, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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