December weather forecast
Sidley, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sidley, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). Throughout December, Sidley records an average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In Sidley, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sidley, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sidley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sidley, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Sidley, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), 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?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sidley, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sidley, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sidley have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sidley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Sidley, PA

Average temperature in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sidley, PA

Average pressure in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Sidley, PA

Average wind speed in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sidley, PA

Average humidity in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Sidley, PA

Average rainfall in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Sidley, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sidley, PA

Average snowfall in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sidley, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sidley, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sidley, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sidley, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Sidley, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sidley, PA

Average visibility in December - Sidley, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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