December weather forecast
Middletown, OH

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Weather in December

Winter officially settles in Middletown come December, bringing with it an unforgettable chill and an ultimate drop of average high temperatures to 40.3°F (4.6°C). The first snow usually arrives, adding a magical ambiance to the holiday season. Days become the shortest of the year, cloaking the town in longer hours of darkness. The landscape adopts a wintry gray cast, with frost often accompanying mornings. Moving from November to December, locals might notice a significant drop in temperature, signaling the full return of winter weather.

Temperature

December brings a drop in Middletown's average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Middletown, Ohio.

Rainfall

In Middletown, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Middletown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Middletown, Ohio. In December, in Middletown, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Middletown, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Middletown is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Middletown is 4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Middletown in December?

During December, Middletown experiences an average high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Middletown?

The months with the highest humidity in Middletown are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Middletown?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Middletown?

In Middletown, Ohio, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Middletown in December?

In Middletown, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Middletown?

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

How many hours of daylight does Middletown have in December?

The average day length in December in Middletown, Ohio, is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Middletown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Middletown, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Middletown?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Middletown?

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 Middletown?

In Middletown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Middletown, OH

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°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 (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Middletown, OH

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Middletown, OH

Average wind speed in December - Middletown, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Middletown, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Middletown, OH

Average rainfall in December - Middletown, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Middletown, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Middletown, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Middletown, OH

Average snowfall in December - Middletown, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Middletown, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Middletown, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Middletown, OH

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Middletown, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Middletown, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Middletown, OH

Average UV index in December - Middletown, 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
Middletown, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Middletown, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Middletown, OH

Average visibility in December - Middletown, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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