December weather forecast
McAdoo Heights, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in McAdoo Heights, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in McAdoo Heights's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's chilly 46.4°F (8°C) to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). In the month of December, McAdoo Heights witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In McAdoo Heights, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McAdoo Heights, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In McAdoo Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.8 days and aggregates up to 33.66" (855mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In McAdoo Heights, the average sunshine in December 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In McAdoo Heights, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In McAdoo Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In McAdoo Heights, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In McAdoo Heights, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does McAdoo Heights have in December?

In McAdoo Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does McAdoo Heights have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in McAdoo Heights?

In McAdoo Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McAdoo Heights, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - McAdoo Heights, 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
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average wind speed in December - McAdoo Heights, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - McAdoo Heights, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average rainfall in December - McAdoo Heights, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average rainfall days in December - McAdoo Heights, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average snowfall in December - McAdoo Heights, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - McAdoo Heights, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McAdoo Heights, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average sunshine days in December - McAdoo Heights, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average UV index in December - McAdoo Heights, 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
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average cloud cover in December - McAdoo Heights, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
McAdoo Heights, PA

Average visibility in December - McAdoo Heights, 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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