December weather forecast
Riggs, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Riggs, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Riggs, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Riggs, in December, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.5 snowfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Riggs, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Riggs, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Riggs, in December, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Riggs have in December?

In Riggs, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Riggs?

January, February and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Riggs have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riggs, PA

Average temperature in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Riggs, PA

Average pressure in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Riggs, PA

Average wind speed in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Riggs, PA

Average humidity in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Riggs, PA

Average rainfall in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Riggs, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riggs, PA

Average snowfall in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Riggs, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riggs, 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: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riggs, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Riggs, PA

Average UV index in December - Riggs, 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
Riggs, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Riggs, PA

Average visibility in December - Riggs, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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