December weather forecast
Orviston, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Orviston, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Orviston observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Throughout December, Orviston's nights cool down to an average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Orviston, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orviston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.8 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Orviston, during December, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow. In Orviston, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.4 days and aggregates up to 28.15" (715mm) 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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Orviston, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C). In July, 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, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Orviston, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Orviston, during December, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Orviston have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is 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 Orviston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Orviston, PA

Average temperature in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Orviston, PA

Average pressure in December - Orviston, 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
Orviston, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Orviston, PA

Average humidity in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Orviston, PA

Average rainfall in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Orviston, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orviston, PA

Average snowfall in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orviston, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orviston, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Orviston, PA

Average UV index in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Orviston, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Orviston, PA

Average visibility in December - Orviston, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (4mi).

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