December weather forecast
Gambier, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gambier, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Gambier's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). Gambier records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Gambier, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 18.9" (480mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gambier are January through April, November and December. In Gambier, in December, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gambier, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Gambier, is 38.1°F (3.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gambier, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gambier have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gambier, OH

Average temperature in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Gambier, OH

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Gambier, OH

Average wind speed in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gambier, OH

Average humidity in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Gambier, OH

Average rainfall in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Gambier, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gambier, OH

Average snowfall in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gambier, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gambier, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gambier, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gambier, OH

Average UV index in December - Gambier, 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
Gambier, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Gambier, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Gambier, OH

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

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

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