December weather forecast
North Ghent, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Ghent, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). North Ghent, in December, experiences an average temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In North Ghent, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In North Ghent, during December, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.5 snowfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in North Ghent, is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In North Ghent, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in North Ghent?

In North Ghent, in December, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does North Ghent have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does North Ghent have in December?

In North Ghent, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in North Ghent?

The months with the lowest UV index in North Ghent, Pennsylvania, are January and 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
North Ghent, PA

Average temperature in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
North Ghent, PA

Average pressure in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
North Ghent, PA

Average wind speed in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
North Ghent, PA

Average humidity in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
North Ghent, PA

Average rainfall in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
North Ghent, PA

Average rainfall days in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Ghent, PA

Average snowfall in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Ghent, PA

Average snowfall days in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Ghent, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Ghent, PA

Average sunshine days in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
North Ghent, PA

Average UV index in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
North Ghent, PA

Average cloud cover in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
North Ghent, PA

Average visibility in December - North Ghent, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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