December weather forecast
New Palestine, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Palestine, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). New Palestine in December experiences a low-temperature average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In New Palestine, Ohio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.9 days and collects up to 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In New Palestine, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in New Palestine, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In New Palestine, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in New Palestine?

In New Palestine, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Palestine have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Palestine have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
New Palestine, OH

Average temperature in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
New Palestine, OH

Average pressure in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
New Palestine, OH

Average wind speed in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
New Palestine, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
New Palestine, OH

Average rainfall in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
New Palestine, OH

Average rainfall days in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Palestine, OH

Average snowfall in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Palestine, OH

Average snowfall days in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
New Palestine, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Palestine, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Palestine, OH

Average sunshine days in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
New Palestine, OH

Average UV index in December - New Palestine, 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
New Palestine, OH

Average cloud cover in December - New Palestine, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
New Palestine, OH

Average visibility in December - New Palestine, 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).

New Palestine, Ohio, USA

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