December weather forecast
Rushland, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rushland, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In Rushland, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rushland, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rushland, there are 24 snowfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Rushland, 42.8°F (6°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rushland, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rushland, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically 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 Rushland have in December?

The average day length in December in Rushland is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rushland, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rushland, PA

Average temperature in December - Rushland, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Rushland, PA

Average pressure in December - Rushland, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rushland, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Rushland, PA

Average humidity in December - Rushland, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rushland, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Rushland, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Rushland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rushland, PA

Average snowfall in December - Rushland, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rushland, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Rushland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rushland, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rushland, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Rushland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Rushland, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Rushland, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Rushland, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Rushland, PA

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

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

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