December weather forecast
Hastings, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hastings, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Hastings's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Hastings observes an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In Hastings, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Hastings, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.6 rainfall days, and 10.75" (273mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hastings, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Hastings, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.1 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hastings, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hastings, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hastings, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Hastings have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Hastings, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hastings have in December?

In Hastings, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°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 (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hastings, PA

Average pressure in December - Hastings, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hastings, PA

Average wind speed in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hastings, PA

Average humidity in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Hastings, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Hastings, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hastings, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hastings, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 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
Hastings, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hastings, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hastings, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hastings, PA

Average UV index in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hastings, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hastings, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Hastings, PA

Average visibility in December - Hastings, 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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