December weather forecast
Hockingport, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hockingport, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During December, Hockingport records an average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hockingport, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.1 rainfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hockingport, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.5 snowfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:28 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hockingport are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hockingport, Ohio, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hockingport, in December, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Hockingport have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hockingport?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hockingport, OH

Average temperature in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hockingport, OH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hockingport, OH

Average wind speed in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hockingport, OH

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Hockingport, OH

Average rainfall in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Hockingport, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hockingport, OH

Average snowfall in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hockingport, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Hockingport, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hockingport, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hockingport, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hockingport, OH

Average UV index in December - Hockingport, 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
Hockingport, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hockingport, OH

Average visibility in December - Hockingport, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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