December weather forecast
McKeesport, PA

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Weather in December

December means winter has arrived in McKeesport. Temperatures slide to a range between 28.4°F (-2°C) and a high of 39.6°F (4.2°C), similar to January. The chance of snow increases notably as the month progresses, the first flurries often romantically termed as 'the first snow of winter'. Festive decorations across the city sparkle under the cloud-cover, making for a picturesque vista. Despite the chill, the festive atmosphere warms up the city, bringing the year to a close on a cozy note.

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In McKeesport, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128 rainfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McKeesport, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50 snowfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in McKeesport, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In McKeesport, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in McKeesport, is 39.6°F (4.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McKeesport?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In McKeesport, in December, during 10.1 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In McKeesport, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the month with 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index in McKeesport is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McKeesport, PA

Average temperature in December - McKeesport, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°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: 28.4°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 (20.7°F).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
McKeesport, PA

Average rainfall in December - McKeesport, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
McKeesport, PA

Average rainfall days in December - McKeesport, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
McKeesport, PA

Average snowfall in December - McKeesport, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McKeesport, PA

Average snowfall days in December - McKeesport, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McKeesport, 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 2min

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
McKeesport, PA

Average sunshine days in December - McKeesport, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
McKeesport, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - McKeesport, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
McKeesport, PA

Average visibility in December - McKeesport, 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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