December weather forecast
Fairpoint, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Fairpoint, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Fairpoint reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) in December.

Humidity

In Fairpoint, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Fairpoint, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.9 rainfall days, and 22.99" (584mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fairpoint, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 15.67" (398mm) 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 7:27 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Fairpoint, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 28°F (-2.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Fairpoint is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fairpoint, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fairpoint have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairpoint have in December?

In Fairpoint, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairpoint is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Fairpoint, OH

Average temperature in December - Fairpoint, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°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 (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairpoint, OH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairpoint, OH

Average wind speed in December - Fairpoint, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairpoint, OH

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairpoint, OH

Average rainfall in December - Fairpoint, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairpoint, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Fairpoint, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairpoint, OH

Average snowfall in December - Fairpoint, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairpoint, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Fairpoint, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairpoint, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairpoint, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Fairpoint, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairpoint, OH

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fairpoint, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Fairpoint, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Fairpoint, OH

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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