December weather forecast
West Willow, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in West Willow, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). In the month of December, an average of 30°F (-1.1°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Willow, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 11.46" (291mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Willow, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in West Willow, the average high-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In West Willow, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does West Willow have in December?

In West Willow, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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 cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
West Willow, PA

Average temperature in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
West Willow, PA

Average pressure in December - West Willow, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Willow, PA

Average wind speed in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
West Willow, PA

Average humidity in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
West Willow, PA

Average rainfall in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
West Willow, PA

Average rainfall days in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Willow, PA

Average snowfall in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Willow, PA

Average snowfall days in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Willow, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Willow, 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 24min).

  • 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
West Willow, PA

Average sunshine days in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
West Willow, PA

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

Average cloud cover in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
West Willow, PA

Average visibility in December - West Willow, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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