December weather forecast
Morgantown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 30°F (-1.1°C) and max 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). Morgantown experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Morgantown, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 27.87" (708mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Morgantown, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.9 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) 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 Morgantown, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Morgantown, is 41.4°F (5.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Morgantown in December?

In Morgantown, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Morgantown, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Morgantown have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Morgantown is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Morgantown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Morgantown, PA

Average temperature in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Morgantown, PA

Average pressure in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
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 - Morgantown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Morgantown, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
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Average cloud cover in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Morgantown, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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