December weather forecast
Summit Station, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Summit Station, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and max 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). In December, Summit Station experiences a temperature dip to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In Summit Station, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Summit Station, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Summit Station. In Summit Station, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Summit Station. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Summit Station, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Summit Station have in December?

In Summit Station, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Summit Station, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Summit Station have in December?

In Summit Station, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Summit Station, PA

Average temperature in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Summit Station, PA

Average pressure in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Summit Station, PA

Average wind speed in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Summit Station, PA

Average humidity in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Summit Station, PA

Average rainfall in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Summit Station, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Summit Station, PA

Average snowfall in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Summit Station, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Summit Station, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Summit Station, 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: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Summit Station, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Summit Station, PA

Average UV index in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Summit Station, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Summit Station, PA

Average visibility in December - Summit Station, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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