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 onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Rural Ridge, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
In Rural Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Rural Ridge, in December, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.5 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rural Ridge, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 25.12" (638mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Rural Ridge, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Rural Ridge, 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, July and August (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rural Ridge, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Rural Ridge, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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