December weather forecast
Ohio, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ohio, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Ohio's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). During December, the temperature in Ohio is averaged to a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ohio is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ohio, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ohio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.5 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Ohio. In Ohio, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ohio, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Ohio is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ohio?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ohio, is 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ohio?

In Ohio, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Ohio in December?

In December, in Ohio, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ohio?

In Ohio, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ohio?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ohio have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ohio, Illinois, is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ohio?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ohio, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ohio have in December?

In Ohio, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ohio?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Ohio?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ohio, IL

Average temperature in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Ohio, IL

Average pressure in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ohio, IL

Average wind speed in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ohio, IL

Average humidity in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Ohio, IL

Average rainfall in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Ohio, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ohio, IL

Average snowfall in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ohio, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Ohio, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ohio, IL
  • 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: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ohio, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ohio, IL

Average UV index in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ohio, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Ohio, IL

Average visibility in December - Ohio, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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