December weather forecast
Dalton, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dalton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). In Dalton, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Dalton, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Dalton, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Dalton, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dalton, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Dalton during December?

The high-temperature during December is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dalton, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dalton, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dalton have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Dalton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Dalton, OH

Average temperature in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Dalton, OH

Average pressure in December - Dalton, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dalton, OH

Average wind speed in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Dalton, OH

Average humidity in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Dalton, OH

Average rainfall in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Dalton, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dalton, OH

Average snowfall in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dalton, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dalton, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dalton, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dalton, OH

Average UV index in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dalton, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Dalton, OH

Average visibility in December - Dalton, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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