December weather forecast
West Kittanning, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Kittanning, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

West Kittanning's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). During the month of December, West Kittanning's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In West Kittanning, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Kittanning. In West Kittanning, in December, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 4.69" (119mm) of snow. In West Kittanning, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.2 days and aggregates up to 24.25" (616mm) 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 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in West Kittanning, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Kittanning, Pennsylvania, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

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 7:42 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Kittanning have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
West Kittanning, PA

Average temperature in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average pressure in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average wind speed in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average humidity in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average rainfall in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average rainfall days in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average snowfall in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average snowfall days in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average sunshine days in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average UV index in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average cloud cover in December - West Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA

Average visibility in December - West Kittanning, 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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