December weather forecast
Scalp Level, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scalp Level, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). The low-temperature averages to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Scalp Level is 85%.

Rainfall

In Scalp Level, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Scalp Level, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Scalp Level, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.2 days and aggregates up to 31.81" (808mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Scalp Level, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Scalp Level in December has an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Scalp Level, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Scalp Level, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

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 Scalp Level have in December?

In December, the average day length in Scalp Level is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Scalp Level, Pennsylvania, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Scalp Level, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index 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
Scalp Level, PA

Average temperature in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average pressure in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average wind speed in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average humidity in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

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

Average rainfall in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average rainfall in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average snowfall in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scalp Level, 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: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average UV index in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Scalp Level, PA

Average visibility in December - Scalp Level, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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