December weather forecast
Pickerington, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pickerington, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Pickerington observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Pickerington, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.7 snowfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Pickerington in December has an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°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', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pickerington, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pickerington, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pickerington have in December?

The average day length in December in Pickerington is 9h and 24min.

When 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 5:16 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pickerington have in December?

In Pickerington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pickerington, OH

Average temperature in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°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 (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pickerington, OH

Average pressure in December - Pickerington, 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
Pickerington, OH

Average wind speed in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Pickerington, OH

Average humidity in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Pickerington, OH

Average rainfall in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Pickerington, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pickerington, OH

Average snowfall in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pickerington, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 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
Pickerington, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pickerington, 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: 4h and 0min

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
Pickerington, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Pickerington, OH

Average UV index in December - Pickerington, 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
Pickerington, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Pickerington, OH

Average visibility in December - Pickerington, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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