December weather forecast
Covington, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Covington, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C). Covington records an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Covington, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Covington, Ohio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.9 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Covington, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December in Covington?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Covington, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Covington have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Covington, Ohio, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Covington, OH

Average temperature in December - Covington, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Covington, OH

Average pressure in December - Covington, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Covington, OH

Average wind speed in December - Covington, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Covington, OH

Average humidity in December - Covington, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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

Average rainfall in December
Covington, OH

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Covington, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Covington, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Covington, OH

Average snowfall in December - Covington, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Covington, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Covington, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Covington, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Covington, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Covington, OH

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Covington, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Covington, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Covington, OH

Average visibility in December - Covington, 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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