December weather forecast
Oakmont, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 39.2°F (4°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Oakmont, in December, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oakmont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.2 days and collects up to 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Oakmont, is 39.2°F (4°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oakmont, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oakmont in December?

In Oakmont, in December, during 13 snowfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Oakmont have in December?

The average day length in December in Oakmont is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Oakmont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Oakmont, PA

Average temperature in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakmont, PA

Average pressure in December - Oakmont, 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
Oakmont, PA

Average wind speed in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Oakmont, PA

Average humidity in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Oakmont, PA

Average rainfall in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakmont, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakmont, PA

Average snowfall in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakmont, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oakmont, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakmont, 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 1min

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
Oakmont, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakmont, PA

Average UV index in December - Oakmont, 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
Oakmont, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Oakmont, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Oakmont, PA

Average visibility in December - Oakmont, 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 and February (4mi).

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