December weather forecast
Turtle Creek, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Turtle Creek, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In Turtle Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Turtle Creek, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Turtle Creek, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Turtle Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 10.35" (263mm) of snow.

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

In Turtle Creek, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Turtle Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Turtle Creek, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average temperature in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°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 (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°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 (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average pressure in December - Turtle Creek, 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
Turtle Creek, PA

Average wind speed in December - Turtle Creek, 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
Turtle Creek, PA

Average humidity in December - Turtle Creek, 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
Turtle Creek, PA

Average rainfall in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average snowfall in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Turtle Creek, 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
Turtle Creek, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average UV index in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Turtle Creek, PA

Average visibility in December - Turtle Creek, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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