December weather forecast
Moosehead, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Moosehead, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Moosehead's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Moosehead, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Moosehead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 35" (889mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Moosehead, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Moosehead, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 38.9" (988mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Moosehead experiences an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Moosehead, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Moosehead, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Moosehead, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Moosehead is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Moosehead, PA

Average temperature in December - Moosehead, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Moosehead, PA

Average pressure in December - Moosehead, 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
Moosehead, PA

Average wind speed in December - Moosehead, 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 (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Moosehead, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Moosehead, PA

Average rainfall in December - Moosehead, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Moosehead, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Moosehead, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moosehead, PA

Average snowfall in December - Moosehead, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moosehead, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Moosehead, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moosehead, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moosehead, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Moosehead, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Moosehead, PA

Average UV index in December - Moosehead, 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
Moosehead, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Moosehead, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Moosehead, PA

Average visibility in December - Moosehead, 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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