December weather forecast
Bethel, OH

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bethel, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Bethel's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Bethel observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bethel, Ohio, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Bethel, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bethel, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bethel, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, in Bethel, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Bethel?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bethel, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bethel, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bethel, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bethel have in December?

In Bethel, 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 7:36 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bethel?

In Bethel, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Bethel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bethel, OH

Average temperature in December - Bethel, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Bethel, OH

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bethel, OH

Average wind speed in December - Bethel, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Bethel, OH

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Bethel, OH

Average rainfall in December - Bethel, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Bethel, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Bethel, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bethel, OH

Average snowfall in December - Bethel, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bethel, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Bethel, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Bethel, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bethel, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bethel, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Bethel, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bethel, OH

Average UV index in December - Bethel, 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
Bethel, OH

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bethel, OH

Average visibility in December - Bethel, 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).

Bethel, Ohio, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location