December weather forecast
Shippingport, PA

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°F (3.7°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Shippingport experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Shippingport, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.2 snowfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Shippingport is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Shippingport experiences an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shippingport, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 in Shippingport.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shippingport have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

When is 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Shippingport, PA

Average pressure in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Shippingport, PA

Average wind speed in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Shippingport, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Shippingport, PA

Average rainfall in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Shippingport, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shippingport, PA

Average snowfall in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shippingport, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shippingport, 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: 3h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shippingport, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Shippingport, PA

Average UV index in December - Shippingport, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Shippingport, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Shippingport, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

Shippingport, Pennsylvania, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location