December weather forecast
Youngstown, PA

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Youngstown, 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

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Youngstown. In December, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated. In Youngstown, 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 in Youngstown 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 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Youngstown, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Youngstown, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Youngstown, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Youngstown, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is 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 December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Youngstown is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Youngstown, PA

Average temperature in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average pressure in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average humidity in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average UV index in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Youngstown, 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
Youngstown, PA

Average visibility in December - Youngstown, 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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