December weather forecast
Seltzer, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Seltzer, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Seltzer, Pennsylvania, in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Seltzer, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Seltzer, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Seltzer, is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Seltzer, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Seltzer in December?

In Seltzer, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min 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 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Seltzer have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Seltzer?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Seltzer, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Seltzer, PA

Average temperature in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Seltzer, PA

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

Average wind speed in December
Seltzer, PA

Average wind speed in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Seltzer, PA

Average humidity in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Seltzer, PA

Average rainfall in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Seltzer, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Seltzer, PA

Average snowfall in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Seltzer, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Seltzer, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Seltzer, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Seltzer, PA

Average UV index in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Seltzer, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Seltzer, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Seltzer, PA

Average visibility in December - Seltzer, 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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