December weather forecast
Mount Carmel, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Mount Carmel sees a steady low-temperature average of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Carmel, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Carmel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.2 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mount Carmel, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Carmel, 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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 is 4.3h.

When is 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 Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Carmel, PA

Average temperature in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average pressure in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average humidity in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average UV index in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Carmel, 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, PA

Average visibility in December - Mount Carmel, 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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