December weather forecast
Pataskala, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pataskala, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Pataskala, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Pataskala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.3 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pataskala are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pataskala is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pataskala, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pataskala, is 39°F (3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', '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 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Pataskala, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pataskala, OH

Average temperature in December - Pataskala, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Pataskala, OH

Average pressure in December - Pataskala, 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
Pataskala, OH

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Pataskala, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Pataskala, OH

Average rainfall in December - Pataskala, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Pataskala, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Pataskala, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pataskala, OH

Average snowfall in December - Pataskala, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pataskala, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Pataskala, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Pataskala, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pataskala, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pataskala, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Pataskala, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Pataskala, OH

Average UV index in December - Pataskala, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Pataskala, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Pataskala, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Pataskala, OH

Average visibility in December - Pataskala, 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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