December weather forecast
Marion, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Marion, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). In Marion, an average nighttime temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Marion, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Marion, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.8 days and collects up to 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Marion, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Marion, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Marion, records 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Marion, Pennsylvania, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Marion have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marion have in December?

In Marion, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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 in Marion.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Marion, PA

Average temperature in December - Marion, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Marion, PA

Average pressure in December - Marion, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Marion, PA

Average wind speed in December - Marion, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Marion, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Marion, PA

Average rainfall in December - Marion, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Marion, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Marion, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marion, PA

Average snowfall in December - Marion, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marion, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Marion, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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
Marion, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marion, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marion, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Marion, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Marion, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Marion, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Marion, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Marion, PA

Average visibility in December - Marion, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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