December weather forecast
Salina, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salina, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°F (3.7°C) and min 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). An average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

In Salina, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Salina, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Salina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.1 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Salina are January through May, October through December. In Salina, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.9 snowfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Salina, is 38.7°F (3.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in Salina in December?

In Salina, Pennsylvania, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Salina, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Salina is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Salina have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Salina, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Salina, Pennsylvania, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salina, PA

Average temperature in December - Salina, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Salina, PA

Average pressure in December - Salina, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Salina, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Salina, PA

Average humidity in December - Salina, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Salina, PA

Average rainfall in December - Salina, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Salina, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Salina, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salina, PA

Average snowfall in December - Salina, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salina, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Salina, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salina, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salina, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Salina, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Salina, PA

Average UV index in December - Salina, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Salina, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Salina, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Salina, PA

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

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

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