December weather forecast
Westmoreland City, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Westmoreland City, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Westmoreland City's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Westmoreland City, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Westmoreland City, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Westmoreland City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.8 days and collects up to 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Westmoreland City are January through May, October through December. In Westmoreland City, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) 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 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Westmoreland City?

Westmoreland City in December has an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Westmoreland City, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Westmoreland City, during December, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Westmoreland City, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Westmoreland City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Westmoreland City have in December?

In Westmoreland City, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Westmoreland City, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 temperature in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average temperature in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Westmoreland City, PA

Average wind speed in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average humidity in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average rainfall in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average snowfall in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westmoreland City, 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: 3h and 2min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average UV index in December - Westmoreland City, 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
Westmoreland City, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Westmoreland City, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Westmoreland City, PA

Average visibility in December - Westmoreland City, 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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