December weather forecast
Garfield Heights, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garfield Heights, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). Garfield Heights's nighttime temperatures in December see a subtle dip to an average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Garfield Heights, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Garfield Heights, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Garfield Heights, there are 61.6 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Garfield Heights, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates 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. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Garfield Heights in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Garfield Heights, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Garfield Heights?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Garfield Heights?

In Garfield Heights, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Garfield Heights in December?

In December, in Garfield Heights, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garfield Heights?

December has the shortest days of the year in Garfield Heights, Ohio, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Garfield Heights?

In Garfield Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Garfield Heights?

On the first day of December in Garfield Heights, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Garfield Heights have in December?

In Garfield Heights, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Garfield Heights?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Garfield Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average temperature in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°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 (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average pressure in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average wind speed in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average humidity in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average rainfall in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average snowfall in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average UV index in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Garfield Heights, OH

Average visibility in December - Garfield Heights, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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