December weather forecast
Sturgeon, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sturgeon, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). During December nights, Sturgeon records an average temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sturgeon is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sturgeon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.6 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sturgeon. In Sturgeon, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sturgeon, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.6 days and aggregates up to 13.62" (346mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Sturgeon experiences an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Sturgeon is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sturgeon?

In Sturgeon, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sturgeon, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sturgeon?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sturgeon, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Sturgeon, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Sturgeon, PA

Average temperature in December - Sturgeon, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Sturgeon, PA

Average pressure in December - Sturgeon, 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
Sturgeon, PA

Average wind speed in December - Sturgeon, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sturgeon, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Sturgeon, PA

Average rainfall in December - Sturgeon, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Sturgeon, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sturgeon, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sturgeon, PA

Average snowfall in December - Sturgeon, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sturgeon, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sturgeon, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sturgeon, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sturgeon, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sturgeon, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sturgeon, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December - Sturgeon, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sturgeon, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, August and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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