December weather forecast
Vanderbilt, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vanderbilt, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Vanderbilt in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is expected.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vanderbilt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.7 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Vanderbilt, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.2 snowfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Vanderbilt.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Vanderbilt, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Vanderbilt?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Vanderbilt, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Vanderbilt?

In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vanderbilt?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Vanderbilt have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average temperature in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average pressure in December - Vanderbilt, 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
Vanderbilt, PA

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

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

Average humidity in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average humidity in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average rainfall in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average snowfall in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vanderbilt, 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: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average UV index in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Vanderbilt, PA

Average visibility in December - Vanderbilt, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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