December weather forecast
Benton Ridge, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benton Ridge, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). The average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Benton Ridge, in December, during 10.6 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 14.33" (364mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Benton Ridge, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Benton Ridge, in December, during 10.6 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Benton Ridge, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton Ridge have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average temperature in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average pressure in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average wind speed in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average humidity in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average rainfall in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average snowfall in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benton Ridge, OH

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

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average UV index in December - Benton Ridge, 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
Benton Ridge, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Benton Ridge, OH

Average visibility in December - Benton Ridge, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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