December weather forecast
Albany, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Albany, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Albany, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Albany, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.2 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Albany, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Albany, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.2 days and aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

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 7:29 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Albany, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Albany, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Albany?

In Albany, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Albany have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Albany is 4.1h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Albany, 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 temperature in December
Albany, OH

Average temperature in December - Albany, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Albany, OH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Albany, OH

Average wind speed in December - Albany, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Albany, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Albany, OH

Average rainfall in December - Albany, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Albany, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Albany, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Albany, OH

Average snowfall in December - Albany, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Albany, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Albany, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Albany, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Albany, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Albany, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Albany, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Albany, OH

Average UV index in December - Albany, 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
Albany, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Albany, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Albany, OH

Average visibility in December - Albany, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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