December weather forecast
Riceville, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riceville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Riceville is 88%.

Rainfall

In Riceville, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Riceville, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.8 days and collects up to 37.36" (949mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.2h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Riceville, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Riceville, in December, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riceville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Riceville, PA

Average pressure in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Riceville, PA

Average wind speed in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Riceville, PA

Average humidity in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Riceville, PA

Average rainfall in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.64").

Average rainfall days in December
Riceville, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riceville, PA

Average snowfall in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (12.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Riceville, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riceville, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (10.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Riceville, PA

Average UV index in December - Riceville, 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
Riceville, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Riceville, PA

Average visibility in December - Riceville, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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