December weather forecast
Holtwood, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Holtwood, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Holtwood witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Holtwood, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Holtwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.5 days and collects up to 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Holtwood are January through April, October through December. In Holtwood, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Holtwood.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Holtwood, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Holtwood is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Holtwood, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Holtwood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Holtwood have in December?

In Holtwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Holtwood, PA

Average temperature in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Holtwood, PA

Average pressure in December - Holtwood, 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
Holtwood, PA

Average wind speed in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Holtwood, PA

Average humidity in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Holtwood, PA

Average rainfall in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Holtwood, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holtwood, PA

Average snowfall in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holtwood, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holtwood, PA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Holtwood, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Holtwood, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Holtwood, PA

Average visibility in December - Holtwood, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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