Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). The temperature in Independence during December experiences a small drop from daytime peaks, recording an average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Independence, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, 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 Independence, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.6 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.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
The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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
Independence, 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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