December weather forecast
Gold, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Gold, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). Gold experiences a nighttime temperature average of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Gold, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gold, there are 168.4 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gold, in December, during 19.6 snowfall days, 9.96" (253mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gold, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.2 days and aggregates up to 52.05" (1322mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gold, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gold, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Gold, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gold, during December, snow falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.96" (253mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Gold have in December?

In Gold, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gold have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Gold?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gold is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Gold, PA

Average temperature in December - Gold, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gold, PA

Average pressure in December - Gold, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gold, PA

Average wind speed in December - Gold, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gold, PA

Average humidity in December - Gold, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Gold, PA

Average rainfall in December - Gold, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Gold, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Gold, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gold, PA

Average snowfall in December - Gold, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gold, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Gold, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gold, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gold, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Gold, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Gold, PA

Average UV index in December - Gold, 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
Gold, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Gold, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Gold, PA

Average visibility in December - Gold, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (4mi).

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