December weather forecast
Roxbury, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Roxbury, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Roxbury, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Roxbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Roxbury. In Roxbury, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Roxbury, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Roxbury, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Roxbury, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Roxbury, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Roxbury?

In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Roxbury have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Roxbury have in December?

In Roxbury, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Roxbury?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Roxbury, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Roxbury, PA

Average temperature in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Roxbury, PA

Average pressure in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Roxbury, PA

Average wind speed in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Roxbury, PA

Average humidity in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Roxbury, PA

Average rainfall in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Roxbury, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roxbury, PA

Average snowfall in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Roxbury, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roxbury, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roxbury, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Roxbury, PA

Average UV index in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Roxbury, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Roxbury, PA

Average visibility in December - Roxbury, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).

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