December weather forecast
Petrolia, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Petrolia, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). Throughout the month of December, Petrolia witnesses an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Petrolia, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petrolia, there are 140.7 rainfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Petrolia, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.2 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) 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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Petrolia is 2.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Petrolia, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Petrolia, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Petrolia, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) 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 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Petrolia?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Petrolia is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Petrolia, PA

Average temperature in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Petrolia, PA

Average pressure in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Petrolia, PA

Average wind speed in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Petrolia, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Petrolia, PA

Average rainfall in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Petrolia, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Petrolia, PA

Average snowfall in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Petrolia, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Petrolia, 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: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Petrolia, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Petrolia, PA

Average UV index in December - Petrolia, 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
Petrolia, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Petrolia, PA

Average visibility in December - Petrolia, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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