December weather forecast
Dexter, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dexter, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). Dexter experiences an average low-temperature reading of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Dexter, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dexter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.2 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dexter, Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.2 days and aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

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 7:29 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dexter, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dexter. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Dexter, the average high-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dexter, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) 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 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dexter have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dexter?

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 Dexter, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dexter, OH

Average temperature in December - Dexter, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Dexter, OH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dexter, OH

Average wind speed in December - Dexter, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dexter, OH

Average humidity in December - Dexter, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Dexter, OH

Average rainfall in December - Dexter, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Dexter, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Dexter, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dexter, OH

Average snowfall in December - Dexter, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dexter, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Dexter, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dexter, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dexter, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Dexter, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dexter, OH

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dexter, OH

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Dexter, OH

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

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

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