December weather forecast
Racine, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Racine, Ohio, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Racine's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In Racine, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.5 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Racine, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Racine, there are 39.1 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Racine are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Racine, is 42.8°F (6°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Racine, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Racine?

In Racine, during December, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

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 Racine have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Racine have in December?

In Racine, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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 health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Racine, OH

Average temperature in December - Racine, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Racine, OH

Average pressure in December - Racine, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Racine, OH

Average wind speed in December - Racine, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Racine, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Racine, OH

Average rainfall in December - Racine, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Racine, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Racine, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Racine, OH

Average snowfall in December - Racine, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Racine, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Racine, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Racine, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Racine, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Racine, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Racine, OH

Average UV index in December - Racine, 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
Racine, OH

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Racine, OH

Average visibility in December - Racine, 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, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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