Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pottsville, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Pottsville, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.8°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 (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Pottsville, 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
Pottsville, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pottsville, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Pottsville, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Pottsville, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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