December weather forecast
Saint Petersburg, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint Petersburg, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). Saint Petersburg usually reports an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In Saint Petersburg, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Saint Petersburg, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint Petersburg, there are 176.8 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Saint Petersburg. In Saint Petersburg, in December, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.84" (123mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) 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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Saint Petersburg, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Saint Petersburg, during December, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saint Petersburg?

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

How many hours of daylight does Saint Petersburg have in December?

In Saint Petersburg, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Saint Petersburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Saint Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average temperature in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average pressure in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Saint Petersburg, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average humidity in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average rainfall in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average snowfall in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Petersburg, 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: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average UV index in December - Saint Petersburg, 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
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Saint Petersburg, PA

Average visibility in December - Saint Petersburg, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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