December weather forecast
Ashville, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ashville, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December nights, Ashville registers an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ashville, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.8 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ashville, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ashville, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Ashville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ashville?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ashville, OH

Average temperature in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°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 (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Ashville, OH

Average pressure in December - Ashville, 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
Ashville, OH

Average wind speed in December - Ashville, 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
Ashville, OH

Average humidity in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ashville, OH

Average rainfall in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Ashville, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ashville, OH

Average snowfall in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ashville, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ashville, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ashville, OH

Average UV index in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ashville, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Ashville, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Ashville, OH

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

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

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