December weather forecast
Scott, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Scott, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Scott, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Scott, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.6 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Scott, in December, during 13.4 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.9 snowfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Scott, the average high-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Scott, during December, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Scott, the average sunshine duration in December 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 intensity in December?

In Scott, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Scott, PA

Average temperature in December - Scott, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Scott, PA

Average pressure in December - Scott, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scott, PA

Average wind speed in December - Scott, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Scott, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Scott, PA

Average rainfall in December - Scott, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Scott, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Scott, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scott, PA

Average snowfall in December - Scott, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scott, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Scott, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scott, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scott, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Scott, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Scott, PA

Average UV index in December - Scott, 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
Scott, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Scott, 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
Scott, PA

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

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

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