December weather forecast
Waynecastle, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Waynecastle, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Waynecastle, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Waynecastle, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Waynecastle.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Waynecastle, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Waynecastle, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Waynecastle?

In Waynecastle, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Waynecastle, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Waynecastle, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Waynecastle is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average temperature in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average pressure in December - Waynecastle, 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
Waynecastle, PA

Average wind speed in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average humidity in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average rainfall in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average snowfall in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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
Waynecastle, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Waynecastle, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Waynecastle, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Waynecastle, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Waynecastle, PA

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

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

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