December weather forecast
New Columbia, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Columbia, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

New Columbia observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). New Columbia records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In New Columbia, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.6 days and collects up to 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. In New Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.2 days and aggregates up to 20.51" (521mm) of snow.

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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

An average high-temperature, in December, in New Columbia, is 37.8°F (3.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In New Columbia, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in New Columbia is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in New Columbia, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Columbia have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In New Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Columbia, PA

Average temperature in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
New Columbia, PA

Average pressure in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
New Columbia, PA

Average wind speed in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
New Columbia, PA

Average humidity in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
New Columbia, PA

Average rainfall in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
New Columbia, PA

Average rainfall days in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Columbia, PA

Average snowfall in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Columbia, PA

Average snowfall days in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Columbia, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Columbia, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Columbia, PA

Average sunshine days in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
New Columbia, PA

Average UV index in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
New Columbia, PA

Average cloud cover in December - New Columbia, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
New Columbia, PA

Average visibility in December - New Columbia, 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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