December weather forecast
Rushville, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rushville, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). During December, Rushville records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In Rushville, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 32.05" (814mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rushville, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 7.52" (191mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rushville, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.1 days and aggregates up to 41.93" (1065mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and 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 average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Rushville, the average high-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Rushville?

In Rushville, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 7.52" (191mm) 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 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rushville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Rushville, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rushville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Rushville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rushville, PA

Average temperature in December - Rushville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Rushville, PA

Average pressure in December - Rushville, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Rushville, PA

Average wind speed in December - Rushville, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rushville, PA

Average humidity in December - Rushville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Rushville, PA

Average rainfall in December - Rushville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Rushville, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Rushville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rushville, PA

Average snowfall in December - Rushville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rushville, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Rushville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rushville, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rushville, PA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rushville, PA

Average UV index in December - Rushville, 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
Rushville, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Rushville, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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