December weather forecast
Vandergrift Heights, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Vandergrift Heights, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Vandergrift Heights observes an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Vandergrift Heights, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Vandergrift Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.1 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Vandergrift Heights. In Vandergrift Heights, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.9 snowfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Vandergrift Heights, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Vandergrift Heights have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Vandergrift Heights?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average temperature in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°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 (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average pressure in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average wind speed in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average humidity in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average rainfall in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average snowfall in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vandergrift Heights, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average UV index in December - Vandergrift Heights, 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
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Vandergrift Heights, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Vandergrift Heights, PA

Average visibility in December - Vandergrift Heights, 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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