December weather forecast
Afton, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Afton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

During Afton's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Afton, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Afton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.6 days and collects up to 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Afton, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Afton, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Afton, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Afton, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Afton, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Afton, OH

Average temperature in December - Afton, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Afton, OH

Average pressure in December - Afton, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Afton, OH

Average wind speed in December - Afton, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Afton, OH

Average humidity in December - Afton, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Afton, OH

Average rainfall in December - Afton, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Afton, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Afton, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Afton, OH

Average snowfall in December - Afton, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Afton, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Afton, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Afton, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Afton, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Afton, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Afton, OH

Average UV index in December - Afton, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Afton, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Afton, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Afton, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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