December weather forecast
Wheatland, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wheatland, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Wheatland in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Wheatland's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wheatland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.1 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wheatland, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.98" (152mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.4 snowfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wheatland, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Wheatland, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wheatland, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wheatland, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wheatland, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Wheatland?

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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wheatland, PA

Average temperature in December - Wheatland, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheatland, PA

Average pressure in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, PA

Average wind speed in December - Wheatland, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheatland, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheatland, PA

Average rainfall in December - Wheatland, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheatland, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Wheatland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheatland, PA

Average snowfall in December - Wheatland, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wheatland, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Wheatland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheatland, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheatland, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Wheatland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheatland, PA

Average UV index in December - Wheatland, 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
Wheatland, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Wheatland, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Wheatland, PA

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

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

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