December weather forecast
Westgate Hills, PA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). In December, Westgate Hills's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Westgate Hills, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Westgate Hills are January through May, October through December. In Westgate Hills, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:06 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.

Sunshine

In Westgate Hills, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Westgate Hills are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Westgate Hills, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Westgate Hills?

In December, the average relative humidity 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 Westgate Hills, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

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?

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 7:06 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 many hours of sunshine does Westgate Hills have in December?

In Westgate Hills, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in December in Westgate Hills?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Westgate Hills, PA

Average temperature in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average pressure in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average wind speed in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average humidity in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average rainfall in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average snowfall in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average UV index in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Westgate Hills, 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
Westgate Hills, PA

Average visibility in December - Westgate Hills, 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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