December weather forecast
Houtzdale, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Houtzdale records an average nighttime low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Houtzdale. In Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, in December, during 12 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Houtzdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 23.7" (602mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Houtzdale?

The high-temperature during December is 37°F (2.8°C) and the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Houtzdale, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Houtzdale, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Houtzdale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, is 1. A UV Index 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
Houtzdale, PA

Average temperature in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average pressure in December - Houtzdale, 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
Houtzdale, PA

Average wind speed in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average humidity in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average rainfall in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average snowfall in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Houtzdale, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average UV index in December - Houtzdale, 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
Houtzdale, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Houtzdale, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Houtzdale, PA

Average visibility in December - Houtzdale, 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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