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
Stepping into December, Amherst observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). Amherst's nocturnal readings in December exhibit minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, averaging at a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, in Amherst, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Amherst, Ohio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.7 days and collects up to 33.98" (863mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Amherst. In Amherst, in December, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 56 days and aggregates up to 16.06" (408mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Amherst is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Amherst, OH
- Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Amherst, OH
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Amherst, OH
- Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Amherst, OH
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Amherst, OH
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Amherst, OH
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Amherst, OH
- Average snowfall in December: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Amherst, OH
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Amherst, OH
- 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: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Amherst, OH
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Amherst, OH
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Amherst, OH
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Amherst, OH
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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