December weather forecast
Moscow, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Moscow, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). Moscow records a mean low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.9 rainfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Moscow, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. In Moscow, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Moscow is 3.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Moscow experiences an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Moscow, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Moscow have in December?

In Moscow, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

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 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Moscow have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Moscow?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Moscow, PA

Average temperature in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°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 (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Moscow, PA

Average pressure in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Moscow, PA

Average wind speed in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Moscow, PA

Average humidity in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Moscow, PA

Average rainfall in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Moscow, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moscow, PA

Average snowfall in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moscow, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moscow, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moscow, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Moscow, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Moscow, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Moscow, PA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Moscow, PA

Average visibility in December - Moscow, 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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