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
The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). In Railroad, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.3 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Railroad, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.2 snowfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Railroad is 5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading 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 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Railroad, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Railroad, PA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Railroad, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Railroad, PA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Railroad, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Railroad, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Railroad, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Railroad, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Railroad, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Railroad, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Railroad, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Railroad, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Railroad, PA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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