December weather forecast
Hopewell, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hopewell, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Hopewell, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hopewell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.3 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hopewell, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hopewell, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hopewell, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hopewell, OH

Average temperature in December - Hopewell, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hopewell, OH

Average pressure in December - Hopewell, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hopewell, OH

Average wind speed in December - Hopewell, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hopewell, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Hopewell, OH

Average rainfall in December - Hopewell, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Hopewell, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Hopewell, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopewell, OH

Average snowfall in December - Hopewell, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hopewell, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Hopewell, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hopewell, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hopewell, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Hopewell, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopewell, OH

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hopewell, OH

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Hopewell, OH

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

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

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