December weather forecast
Valley-Hi, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Valley-Hi, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Valley-Hi, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Valley-Hi, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Valley-Hi, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Valley-Hi?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Valley-Hi, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Valley-Hi, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Valley-Hi have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Valley-Hi is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average temperature in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average pressure in December - Valley-Hi, 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
Valley-Hi, PA

Average wind speed in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average humidity in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average rainfall in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average snowfall in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valley-Hi, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average UV index in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Valley-Hi, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Valley-Hi, PA

Average visibility in December - Valley-Hi, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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