December weather forecast
Smethport, PA

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Weather in December

Lastly, December sees Smethport fully ensconced in winter with low temperatures, high snowfall, and short daylight hours. It witnesses the highest snowfall of the year at an average of 8.15" (207mm). Consequently, most outdoor activities are minimized during this month. Environmental conditions like low visibility and a higher cloud percentage contribute to the deep winter ambiance of the city.

Temperature

In Smethport, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Smethport, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Smethport, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Smethport, in December, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 8.15" (207mm) of snow. In Smethport, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.8 days and aggregates up to 40.12" (1019mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Smethport are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34°F (1.1°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Smethport, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Smethport, in December, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Smethport, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Smethport, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Smethport is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smethport, PA

Average temperature in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Smethport, PA

Average pressure in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Smethport, PA

Average wind speed in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Smethport, PA

Average humidity in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Smethport, PA

Average rainfall in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Smethport, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smethport, PA

Average snowfall in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smethport, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smethport, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Smethport, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Smethport, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Smethport, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Smethport, PA

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

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

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