December weather forecast
Westport, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Westport, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Westport's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Westport encounters an average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Westport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.8 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Westport, during December, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.4 snowfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Westport, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Westport, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Westport, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Westport, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Westport, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Westport, PA

Average temperature in December - Westport, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Westport, PA

Average pressure in December - Westport, 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
Westport, PA

Average wind speed in December - Westport, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Westport, PA

Average humidity in December - Westport, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Westport, PA

Average rainfall in December - Westport, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Westport, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Westport, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westport, PA

Average snowfall in December - Westport, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westport, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Westport, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westport, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westport, 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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westport, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Westport, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Westport, PA

Average UV index in December - Westport, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Westport, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Westport, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Westport, PA

Average visibility in December - Westport, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (4mi).

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