December weather forecast
Reading, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Reading, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 41°F (5°C). Reading experiences a nighttime temperature average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Reading, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Reading, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.1 days and collects up to 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Reading, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Reading, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 2.32" (59mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Reading, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Reading, records 41°F (5°C), while the low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Reading, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Reading?

In Reading, Ohio, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Reading have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Reading, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Reading, OH

Average temperature in December - Reading, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Reading, OH

Average pressure in December - Reading, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Reading, OH

Average wind speed in December - Reading, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Reading, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Reading, OH

Average rainfall in December - Reading, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Reading, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Reading, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Reading, OH

Average snowfall in December - Reading, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Reading, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Reading, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Reading, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Reading, 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: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Reading, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Reading, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16 days).

Average UV index in December
Reading, OH

Average UV index in December - Reading, 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
Reading, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Reading, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Reading, OH

Average visibility in December - Reading, 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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