Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In South Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In South Heights, Pennsylvania, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.3 rainfall days, and 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Heights, in December, during 12 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.4 days and aggregates up to 12.36" (314mm) of snow.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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in South Heights, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
South Heights, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°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 (32.7°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 (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
South Heights, 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
South Heights, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
South Heights, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).
Average rainfall in December
South Heights, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
South Heights, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Heights, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Heights, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Heights, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Heights, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).
Average UV index in December
South Heights, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
South Heights, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
South Heights, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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