December weather forecast
Ottsville, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ottsville, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Ottsville throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Ottsville, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ottsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.1 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ottsville, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 14.37" (365mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ottsville, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ottsville, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ottsville, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ottsville, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically 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.

How many hours of daylight does Ottsville have in December?

In Ottsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ottsville have in December?

In Ottsville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Ottsville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ottsville, PA

Average temperature in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Ottsville, PA

Average pressure in December - Ottsville, 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
Ottsville, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ottsville, PA

Average humidity in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ottsville, PA

Average rainfall in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.03"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Ottsville, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ottsville, PA

Average snowfall in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ottsville, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ottsville, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ottsville, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ottsville, PA

Average UV index in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ottsville, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Ottsville, PA

Average visibility in December - Ottsville, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May and September (5mi).

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