December weather forecast
Hills Terrace, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hills Terrace, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.9°F (3.3°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). Hills Terrace, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hills Terrace, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hills Terrace, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hills Terrace are January through May, October through December. In Hills Terrace, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hills Terrace, there are 33.6 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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

In Hills Terrace, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Hills Terrace, 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hills Terrace, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hills Terrace have in December?

In Hills Terrace, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 Hills Terrace have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hills Terrace, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Hills Terrace, PA

Average pressure in December - Hills Terrace, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Hills Terrace, PA

Average wind speed in December - Hills Terrace, 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
Hills Terrace, PA

Average humidity in December - Hills Terrace, 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
Hills Terrace, PA

Average rainfall in December - Hills Terrace, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Hills Terrace, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Hills Terrace, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hills Terrace, PA

Average snowfall in December - Hills Terrace, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hills Terrace, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Hills Terrace, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hills Terrace, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hills Terrace, 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
Hills Terrace, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Hills Terrace, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hills Terrace, PA

Average UV index in December - Hills Terrace, 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
Hills Terrace, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Hills Terrace, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hills Terrace, PA

Average visibility in December - Hills Terrace, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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