December weather forecast
Sciotavale, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sciotavale, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C) from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Sciotavale are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.7 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sciotavale are January through May, October through December. In Sciotavale, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sciotavale, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.2 days and aggregates up to 22.68" (576mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Sciotavale, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sciotavale, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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?

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

Average temperature in December - Sciotavale, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Sciotavale, PA

Average pressure in December - Sciotavale, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sciotavale, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Sciotavale, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Sciotavale, PA

Average rainfall in December - Sciotavale, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Sciotavale, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sciotavale, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sciotavale, PA

Average snowfall in December - Sciotavale, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sciotavale, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sciotavale, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sciotavale, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sciotavale, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sciotavale, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Sciotavale, PA

Average UV index in December - Sciotavale, 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
Sciotavale, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Sciotavale, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Sciotavale, PA

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

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

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