December weather forecast
Wilmerding, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wilmerding, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.4°F (4.1°C) and min 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

In Wilmerding, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). Wilmerding reports a consistent average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wilmerding, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Wilmerding. In Wilmerding, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Wilmerding. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Wilmerding, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wilmerding, during December, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wilmerding have in December?

In Wilmerding, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Wilmerding is 3.3h.

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wilmerding, PA

Average temperature in December - Wilmerding, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Wilmerding, PA

Average pressure in December - Wilmerding, 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
Wilmerding, PA

Average wind speed in December - Wilmerding, 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 August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Wilmerding, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Wilmerding, PA

Average rainfall in December - Wilmerding, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Wilmerding, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Wilmerding, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wilmerding, PA

Average snowfall in December - Wilmerding, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wilmerding, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Wilmerding, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wilmerding, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wilmerding, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Wilmerding, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Wilmerding, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Wilmerding, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Wilmerding, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Wilmerding, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September, October and December (5mi).

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