December weather forecast
Zionhill, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zionhill, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Zionhill's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Zionhill's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Zionhill are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Zionhill?

In Zionhill, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Zionhill in December?

In Zionhill, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) 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 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Zionhill have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Zionhill have in December?

In Zionhill, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat 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
Zionhill, PA

Average temperature in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Zionhill, PA

Average pressure in December - Zionhill, 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
Zionhill, PA

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

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

Average humidity in December
Zionhill, PA

Average humidity in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Zionhill, PA

Average rainfall in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Zionhill, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zionhill, PA

Average snowfall in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zionhill, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zionhill, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zionhill, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Zionhill, PA

Average UV index in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Zionhill, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Zionhill, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Zionhill, PA

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

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

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