December weather forecast
McGovern, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in McGovern, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). McGovern records a mean low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In McGovern, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In McGovern, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.6 days and collects up to 9.49" (241mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In McGovern, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in McGovern, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In McGovern, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in McGovern during December?

December temperatures in McGovern vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McGovern?

In December, the average relative humidity in McGovern, Pennsylvania, is 83%.

How much does it rain in McGovern in December?

In McGovern, Pennsylvania, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McGovern in December?

In McGovern, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in McGovern?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in McGovern?

The average day length in December in McGovern, Pennsylvania, is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in McGovern?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in McGovern?

In McGovern, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in McGovern?

The months with the lowest UV index in McGovern, Pennsylvania, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in McGovern?

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

Average temperature in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
McGovern, PA

Average pressure in December - McGovern, 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
McGovern, PA

Average wind speed in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
McGovern, PA

Average humidity in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
McGovern, PA

Average rainfall in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
McGovern, PA

Average rainfall days in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
McGovern, PA

Average snowfall in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McGovern, PA

Average snowfall days in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McGovern, 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: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
McGovern, PA

Average sunshine days in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
McGovern, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
McGovern, PA

Average cloud cover in December - McGovern, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
McGovern, PA

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

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

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