December weather forecast
Gowen City, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gowen City, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.5 rainfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Gowen City, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gowen City, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.5 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Gowen City, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Gowen City, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gowen City, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gowen City, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gowen City, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gowen City have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gowen City?

The average sunshine duration in December in Gowen City, Pennsylvania, is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°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 (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Gowen City, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Gowen City, PA

Average rainfall in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gowen City, PA

Average snowfall in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gowen City, 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 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
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Average cloud cover in December - Gowen City, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Gowen City, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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