December weather forecast
Port Clinton, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Port Clinton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Port Clinton records an average nighttime low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Port Clinton, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 26.42" (671mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Port Clinton, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Port Clinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.2 days and aggregates up to 13.58" (345mm) of snow.

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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Port Clinton. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Port Clinton in December has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Port Clinton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Port Clinton, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Port Clinton, 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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Clinton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average temperature in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average pressure in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Port Clinton, PA

Average wind speed in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average humidity in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average rainfall in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average snowfall in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Clinton, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average UV index in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Port Clinton, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Port Clinton, PA

Average visibility in December - Port Clinton, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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