December weather forecast
Painesville, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Painesville, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Painesville maintains an average of approximately a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) during December nights, with only a minimal decrease from the daytime temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Painesville, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.9 rainfall days, and 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Painesville, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.4 snowfall days, and 19.92" (506mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Painesville, is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Painesville, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Painesville, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Painesville, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Painesville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Painesville, OH

Average temperature in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Painesville, OH

Average pressure in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Painesville, OH

Average wind speed in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Painesville, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Painesville, OH

Average rainfall in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Painesville, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Painesville, OH

Average snowfall in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Painesville, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Painesville, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Painesville, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Painesville, OH

Average UV index in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Painesville, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Painesville, OH

Average visibility in December - Painesville, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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