December weather forecast
Dresden, OH

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Weather in December

By December, winter has firmly set in Dresden, Ohio. The temperature plunges to 28.8°F (-1.8°C), marking it as the month with the lowest temperature on average, and there is a snowfall of 1.54" (39mm) introducing the white Christmas. Street lights, adorned with holiday decorations, reflect off the glittering snow, creating a magical, festive atmosphere. The cold, crisp air mixed with a hint of wood fire from chimneys makes it a perfect month for winter sports and cozy indoor activities.

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dresden, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.4 rainfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Dresden, Ohio. In Dresden, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Dresden, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.8 days and aggregates up to 9.53" (242mm) 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 7:31 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dresden is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Dresden, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dresden, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dresden, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dresden have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dresden have in December?

In Dresden, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Dresden, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°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 (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Dresden, OH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dresden, OH

Average wind speed in December - Dresden, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Dresden, OH

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Dresden, OH

Average rainfall in December - Dresden, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Dresden, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Dresden, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dresden, OH

Average snowfall in December - Dresden, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dresden, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Dresden, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dresden, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dresden, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Dresden, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dresden, OH

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Dresden, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Dresden, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Dresden, OH

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

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

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