December weather forecast
Port Matilda, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Matilda, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.3°F (2.4°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). Throughout December, Port Matilda encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Port Matilda, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.8 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Port Matilda, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.7 days and aggregates up to 23.54" (598mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Port Matilda, is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Port Matilda, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Port Matilda, during December, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) 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 Port Matilda, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Port Matilda, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Port Matilda?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average temperature in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average pressure in December - Port Matilda, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average wind speed in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average humidity in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average rainfall in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average snowfall in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 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 Matilda, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Matilda, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average UV index in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Port Matilda, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Port Matilda, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Port Matilda, PA

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

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

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