December weather forecast
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Carmel Junction, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mount Carmel Junction, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Carmel Junction, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mount Carmel Junction, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Mount Carmel Junction, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mount Carmel Junction, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Mount Carmel Junction in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Carmel Junction, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

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 in Mount Carmel Junction?

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 7:11 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mount Carmel Junction is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Mount Carmel Junction, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

Average temperature in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

Average pressure in December - Mount Carmel Junction, 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 Carmel Junction, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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 Carmel Junction, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Carmel Junction, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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 Carmel Junction, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Mount Carmel Junction, PA

Average visibility in December - Mount Carmel Junction, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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