December weather forecast
Port Washington, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Washington, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.2°F (4°C) and min 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a wintry 39.2°F (4°C). Nighttime temperature in Port Washington experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Port Washington, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Port Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.3 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Port Washington, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Port Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.7 days and aggregates up to 18.46" (469mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Port Washington, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Port Washington, in December, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:10 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

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 intensity 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Port Washington, OH

Average temperature in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Washington, OH

Average pressure in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Port Washington, OH

Average wind speed in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Washington, OH

Average humidity in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Washington, OH

Average rainfall in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Washington, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Port Washington, OH

Average snowfall in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Port Washington, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Washington, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Washington, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Washington, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Washington, OH

Average UV index in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Port Washington, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Port Washington, OH

Average visibility in December - Port Washington, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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