December weather forecast
Sandy Lake, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sandy Lake, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). December nights in Sandy Lake are marked by an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sandy Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.1 days and collects up to 34.65" (880mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sandy Lake are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 17.3 days. Throughout December, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.8 snowfall days, and 39.13" (994mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sandy Lake.
On the first day of December in Sandy Lake, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sandy Lake is 2.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sandy Lake?

In December, in Sandy Lake, the average high-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sandy Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Sandy Lake in December?

In Sandy Lake, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sandy Lake in December?

In Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, in December, during 17.3 snowfall days, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sandy Lake?

The month with the shortest days in Sandy Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sandy Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sandy Lake?

On the first day of December in Sandy Lake, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sandy Lake have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sandy Lake?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Sandy Lake?

In Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average temperature in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average pressure in December - Sandy Lake, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average wind speed in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average humidity in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average rainfall in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average snowfall in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average UV index in December - Sandy Lake, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Sandy Lake, PA

Average visibility in December - Sandy Lake, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (4mi).

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