December weather forecast
Vandergrift, PA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Vandergrift, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Vandergrift, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) 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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 many hours of sunshine does Vandergrift have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Vandergrift is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Vandergrift, PA

Average temperature in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average pressure in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average wind speed in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average humidity in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average rainfall in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average snowfall in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

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

Average sunshine days in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average UV index in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Vandergrift, 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, PA

Average visibility in December - Vandergrift, 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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