December weather forecast
West Leechburg, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Leechburg, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, West Leechburg observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). West Leechburg observes an average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In West Leechburg, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.1 rainfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Leechburg, Pennsylvania, 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 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 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Leechburg, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 West Leechburg?

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

What time 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 5:01 pm EST.

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

In West Leechburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes 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 sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average temperature in December
West Leechburg, PA

Average temperature in December - West Leechburg, 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
West Leechburg, PA

Average pressure in December - West Leechburg, 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 Leechburg, PA

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

Average humidity in December - West Leechburg, 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
West Leechburg, PA

Average rainfall in December - West Leechburg, 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
West Leechburg, PA

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

Average snowfall in December - West Leechburg, 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
West Leechburg, PA

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

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

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

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

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

Average visibility in December - West Leechburg, 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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