Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). An average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) marks the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In West Hills, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Hills, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.2 snowfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.
Sunshine
In West Hills, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. 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. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
West Hills, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
West Hills, 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
West Hills, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
West Hills, PA
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in December
West Hills, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
West Hills, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Hills, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Hills, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Hills, PA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Hills, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).
Average UV index in December
West Hills, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
West Hills, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
West Hills, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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