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
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 28.4°F (-2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Pittsburgh, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pittsburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pittsburgh.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in December
Pittsburgh, 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
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pittsburgh, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September, October and December (5mi).
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