December weather forecast
Forest Park, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Forest Park, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between max 41°F (5°C) and min 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41°F (5°C). An average temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Forest Park, Ohio, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Forest Park, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Forest Park, Ohio, are January through April, November and December. In Forest Park, Ohio, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Forest Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.7 days and aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Forest Park is 4.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Forest Park?

The high-temperature in Forest Park during December is 41°F (5°C) and the low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Forest Park?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month in Forest Park.

What is the average humidity in December in Forest Park?

In December, the average relative humidity in Forest Park is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Forest Park?

In Forest Park, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Forest Park in December?

In Forest Park, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest Park?

The month with the shortest days in Forest Park, Ohio, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Park have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Forest Park?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Forest Park?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Forest Park is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Forest Park?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Forest Park, Ohio.

What is the UV index reading in December in Forest Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Forest Park, Ohio, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forest Park, OH

Average temperature in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest Park, OH

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Forest Park, OH

Average wind speed in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest Park, OH

Average humidity in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest Park, OH

Average rainfall in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest Park, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest Park, OH

Average snowfall in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest Park, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest Park, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Park, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest Park, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest Park, OH

Average UV index in December - Forest Park, 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
Forest Park, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Forest Park, OH

Average visibility in December - Forest Park, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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