December weather forecast
Mount Oliver, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Mount Oliver's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mount Oliver is 83%.

Rainfall

In Mount Oliver, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Mount Oliver, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Oliver are January through April, October through December. In Mount Oliver, in December, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Mount Oliver, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 13.27" (337mm) of snow.

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 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Mount Oliver is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures in Mount Oliver vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mount Oliver, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Oliver?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average temperature in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average pressure in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average humidity in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Oliver, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average UV index in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Oliver, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Oliver, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Mount Oliver, PA

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

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

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