December weather forecast
Mineral Springs, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mineral Springs, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Mineral Springs, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.7 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mineral Springs, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76 snowfall days, and 37.6" (955mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mineral Springs, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mineral Springs, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mineral Springs in December?

In Mineral Springs, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mineral Springs have in December?

In December, the average day length in Mineral Springs is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mineral Springs have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average temperature in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average pressure in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Mineral Springs, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average humidity in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mineral Springs, 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: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average UV index in December - Mineral Springs, 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
Mineral Springs, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Mineral Springs, PA

Average visibility in December - Mineral Springs, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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