December weather forecast
Luzerne, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Luzerne, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

In Luzerne, the average high-temperature in December drops from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Luzerne, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Luzerne, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 9.92" (252mm) 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 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Luzerne, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Luzerne, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Luzerne in December?

In Luzerne, in December, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

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 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Luzerne, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index in Luzerne 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Luzerne, PA

Average temperature in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Luzerne, PA

Average pressure in December - Luzerne, 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
Luzerne, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Luzerne, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Luzerne, PA

Average rainfall in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Luzerne, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Luzerne, PA

Average snowfall in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Luzerne, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Luzerne, 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 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Luzerne, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Luzerne, PA

Average UV index in December - Luzerne, 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
Luzerne, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Luzerne, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Luzerne, PA

Average visibility in December - Luzerne, 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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