December weather forecast
Whitney, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whitney, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Throughout December, Whitney records an average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Whitney, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.8 rainfall days, and 25.55" (649mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated. In Whitney, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.9 days and aggregates up to 18.62" (473mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, in Whitney, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Whitney, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Whitney, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Whitney, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Whitney is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Whitney, PA

Average temperature in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitney, PA

Average pressure in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whitney, PA

Average wind speed in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitney, PA

Average humidity in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitney, PA

Average rainfall in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitney, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitney, PA

Average snowfall in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitney, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitney, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitney, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitney, PA

Average UV index in December - Whitney, 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
Whitney, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Whitney, 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 35).

Average visibility in December
Whitney, PA

Average visibility in December - Whitney, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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