December weather forecast
Mount Jefferson, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Jefferson, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). Throughout the nights in December, Mount Jefferson experiences an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Mount Jefferson, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Mount Jefferson, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) 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 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mount Jefferson is 4h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Mount Jefferson, 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mount Jefferson, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Jefferson, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) 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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Jefferson?

In Mount Jefferson, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mount Jefferson is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average temperature in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average wind speed in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average humidity in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average rainfall in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average snowfall in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Jefferson, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average UV index in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Mount Jefferson, OH

Average visibility in December - Mount Jefferson, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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