Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Scotland's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). Scotland observes an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Scotland, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Scotland, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Scotland, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Scotland, 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
Scotland, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Scotland, PA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Scotland, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Scotland, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scotland, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scotland, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scotland, 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: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scotland, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Scotland, PA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Scotland, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Scotland, PA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
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