December weather forecast
Wellington, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wellington, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Wellington, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wellington, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wellington, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wellington, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
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. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Wellington, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wellington, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wellington, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Wellington have in December?

In Wellington, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Wellington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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 reading in December in Wellington?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Wellington, PA

Average temperature in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Wellington, PA

Average pressure in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wellington, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Wellington, PA

Average humidity in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Wellington, PA

Average rainfall in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Wellington, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wellington, PA

Average snowfall in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wellington, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wellington, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wellington, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Wellington, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Wellington, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Wellington, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Wellington, PA

Average visibility in December - Wellington, 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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