December weather forecast
Kirkwood, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

Kirkwood's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). In Kirkwood, in December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kirkwood, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kirkwood, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Kirkwood, 43.2°F (6.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kirkwood, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kirkwood, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kirkwood have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in December?

In Kirkwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average temperature in December - Kirkwood, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average pressure in December - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, PA

Average wind speed in December - Kirkwood, 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 month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirkwood, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average rainfall in December - Kirkwood, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Kirkwood, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average snowfall in December - Kirkwood, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Kirkwood, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kirkwood, 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 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Kirkwood, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average UV index in December - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Kirkwood, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Kirkwood, PA

Average visibility in December - Kirkwood, 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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