December weather forecast
Dawson, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dawson, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). Dawson experiences an average low-temperature reading of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Dawson, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.7 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dawson, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dawson, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.1 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dawson, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Dawson, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

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?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dawson, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Dawson have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dawson, OH

Average temperature in December - Dawson, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dawson, OH

Average pressure in December - Dawson, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Dawson, OH

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

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
Dawson, OH

Average humidity in December - Dawson, 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
Dawson, OH

Average rainfall in December - Dawson, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Dawson, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Dawson, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dawson, OH

Average snowfall in December - Dawson, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dawson, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Dawson, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dawson, 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dawson, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Dawson, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Dawson, OH

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Dawson, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Dawson, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Dawson, OH

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

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

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