December weather forecast
Southmont, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Southmont, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). Southmont cools down to an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.7 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Southmont, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Southmont, is 36.9°F (2.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Southmont, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Southmont, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Southmont, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Southmont have in December?

In Southmont, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Southmont have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Southmont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Southmont, PA

Average temperature in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Southmont, PA

Average pressure in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southmont, PA

Average wind speed in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Southmont, PA

Average humidity in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Southmont, PA

Average rainfall in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Southmont, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southmont, PA

Average snowfall in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southmont, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southmont, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Southmont, PA

Average UV index in December - Southmont, 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
Southmont, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Southmont, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Southmont, PA

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

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

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