December weather forecast
Rossland, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Rossland, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). Rossland sees an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In Rossland, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Rossland, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rossland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rossland, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rossland, is 39°F (3.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rossland, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Rossland have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rossland, PA

Average temperature in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Rossland, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rossland, PA

Average wind speed in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rossland, PA

Average humidity in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Rossland, PA

Average rainfall in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Rossland, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rossland, PA

Average snowfall in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rossland, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rossland, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rossland, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Rossland, PA

Average UV index in December - Rossland, 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
Rossland, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Rossland, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Rossland, PA

Average visibility in December - Rossland, 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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