December weather forecast
Utica, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Utica, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Utica, Pennsylvania, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Utica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186 days and collects up to 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Utica, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow. In Utica, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.8 days and aggregates up to 42.95" (1091mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Utica, 36.1°F (2.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Utica, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Utica, in December, snow falls for 17.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.99" (203mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Utica, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Utica, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Utica, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Utica, PA

Average temperature in December - Utica, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Utica, PA

Average pressure in December - Utica, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Utica, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Utica, PA

Average humidity in December - Utica, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Utica, PA

Average rainfall in December - Utica, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.44").

Average rainfall days in December
Utica, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Utica, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Utica, PA

Average snowfall in December - Utica, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Utica, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Utica, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Utica, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Utica, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Utica, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5 days).

Average UV index in December
Utica, PA

Average UV index in December - Utica, 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
Utica, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Utica, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Utica, PA

Average visibility in December - Utica, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (4mi).

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