December weather forecast
Hilliard, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hilliard, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C) from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, in Hilliard, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.2 rainfall days, and 33.54" (852mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hilliard, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.8 days and aggregates up to 13.5" (343mm) 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 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Hilliard, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hilliard, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Hilliard, 39.2°F (4°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hilliard, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hilliard, in December, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hilliard?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Hilliard, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hilliard have in December?

In Hilliard, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is 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 reading in December?

In Hilliard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hilliard, OH

Average temperature in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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

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

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hilliard, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Hilliard, 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
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Average visibility in December - Hilliard, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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