Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In Wilkes-Barre, the average high-temperature in December drops from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Wilkes-Barre, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 9.92" (252mm) 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 in Wilkes-Barre, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Wilkes-Barre, 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
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wilkes-Barre, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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