December weather forecast
Massillon, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Massillon, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Massillon, there are 176.4 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Massillon are January through May, October through December. In Massillon, during December, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow. In Massillon, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.5 days and aggregates up to 22.76" (578mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Massillon, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Massillon, records 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Massillon?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Massillon, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Massillon, during December, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Massillon have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Massillon?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Massillon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Massillon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Massillon, OH

Average temperature in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Massillon, OH

Average pressure in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Massillon, OH

Average wind speed in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Massillon, OH

Average humidity in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Massillon, OH

Average rainfall in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Massillon, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Massillon, OH

Average snowfall in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Massillon, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Massillon, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Massillon, OH

Average UV index in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Massillon, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Massillon, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Massillon, OH

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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