December weather forecast
Galena, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Galena, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Galena records an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Galena, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Galena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134 days and collects up to 16.38" (416mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Galena, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Galena, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Galena, Ohio, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Galena, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Galena, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Galena have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Galena?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Galena, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Galena, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Galena, OH

Average temperature in December - Galena, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Galena, OH

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Galena, OH

Average wind speed in December - Galena, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Galena, OH

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Galena, OH

Average rainfall in December - Galena, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Galena, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Galena, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Galena, OH

Average snowfall in December - Galena, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Galena, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Galena, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Galena, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Galena, 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: 4h and 0min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Galena, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Galena, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Galena, OH

Average UV index in December - Galena, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Galena, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Galena, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Galena, OH

Average visibility in December - Galena, 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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