December weather forecast
Shippenville, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Shippenville, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). In Shippenville, in December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shippenville, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80.5 snowfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shippenville in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Shippenville, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Shippenville, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shippenville, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Shippenville, during December, snow falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shippenville have in December?

In Shippenville, Pennsylvania, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shippenville?

The average sunshine duration in December in Shippenville is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shippenville?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shippenville, PA

Average temperature in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°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 (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Shippenville, PA

Average pressure in December - Shippenville, 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
Shippenville, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Shippenville, PA

Average humidity in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Shippenville, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Shippenville, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shippenville, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shippenville, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shippenville, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Shippenville, PA

Average UV index in December - Shippenville, 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
Shippenville, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Shippenville, PA

Average visibility in December - Shippenville, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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