December weather forecast
Lake Carey, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lake Carey, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). Lake Carey records an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Lake Carey, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Lake Carey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.7 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lake Carey, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Lake Carey, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.2 days and aggregates up to 22.68" (576mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Lake Carey?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lake Carey, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Carey have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average temperature in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average pressure in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average wind speed in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average humidity in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average rainfall in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average snowfall in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average UV index in December - Lake Carey, 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
Lake Carey, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Carey, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Lake Carey, PA

Average visibility in December - Lake Carey, 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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