December weather forecast
Masten, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Masten, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Masten, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.9 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated. In Masten, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.9 days and aggregates up to 30.08" (764mm) 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 December in Masten, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Masten, in December, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Masten have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Masten is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Masten, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Masten, PA

Average temperature in December - Masten, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Masten, PA

Average pressure in December - Masten, 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
Masten, PA

Average wind speed in December - Masten, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Masten, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Masten, PA

Average rainfall in December - Masten, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and July (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Masten, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Masten, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Masten, PA

Average snowfall in December - Masten, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Masten, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Masten, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Masten, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Masten, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Masten, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Masten, PA

Average UV index in December - Masten, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Masten, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Masten, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Masten, PA

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

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

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