December weather forecast
Mountain Top, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mountain Top, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mountain Top, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mountain Top, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mountain Top, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mountain Top, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Mountain Top, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mountain Top, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average temperature in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average pressure in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average wind speed in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average humidity in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average rainfall in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average snowfall in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain Top, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average UV index in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain Top, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Mountain Top, PA

Average visibility in December - Mountain Top, 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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