December weather forecast
New Albany, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in New Albany, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). During the nights in December, New Albany experiences a consistent average temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In New Albany, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In New Albany, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in New Albany is 3.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

New Albany in December has an average high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in New Albany.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 New Albany, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Albany, OH

Average temperature in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
New Albany, OH

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

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

Average wind speed in December
New Albany, OH

Average wind speed in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

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

Average humidity in December
New Albany, OH

Average humidity in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
New Albany, OH

Average rainfall in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
New Albany, OH

Average rainfall days in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Albany, OH

Average snowfall in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Albany, OH

Average snowfall days in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Albany, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Albany, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Albany, OH

Average sunshine days in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
New Albany, OH

Average UV index in December - New Albany, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
New Albany, OH

Average cloud cover in December - New Albany, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
New Albany, OH

Average visibility in December - New Albany, 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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