December weather forecast
Mount Carbon, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Mount Carbon cools down to an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mount Carbon, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Mount Carbon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Carbon, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mount Carbon, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature during December is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Carbon, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mount Carbon have in December?

In Mount Carbon, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Carbon have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

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 in Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average temperature in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average pressure in December - Mount Carbon, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average humidity in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Mount Carbon, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Carbon, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average UV index in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Mount Carbon, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Mount Carbon, PA

Average visibility in December - Mount Carbon, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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