December weather forecast
Mount Joy, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mount Joy, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Mount Joy throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In Mount Joy, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mount Joy, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.9 snowfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mount Joy is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mount Joy, Ohio, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Mount Joy, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mount Joy, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Joy, Ohio, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Joy have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mount Joy?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents 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
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average temperature in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average pressure in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average wind speed in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average humidity in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average rainfall in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average snowfall in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Joy, OH

Average UV index in December - Mount Joy, 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
Mount Joy, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Joy, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mount Joy, OH

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

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

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