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
With the onset of December, Swissvale experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 39.2°F (4°C). The average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is witnessed during December.Humidity
In Swissvale, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.2 rainfall days, and 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°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
Swissvale, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Swissvale, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Swissvale, 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
Swissvale, 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 34).
Average visibility in December
Swissvale, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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