December weather forecast
Ripley, OH

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ripley, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ripley, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.5 rainfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ripley, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ripley, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ripley, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ripley, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ripley, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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 in Ripley, Ohio, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Ripley, OH

Average temperature in December - Ripley, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Ripley, OH

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ripley, OH

Average wind speed in December - Ripley, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ripley, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Ripley, OH

Average rainfall in December - Ripley, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Ripley, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Ripley, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ripley, OH

Average snowfall in December - Ripley, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ripley, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Ripley, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Ripley, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ripley, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ripley, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Ripley, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ripley, OH

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Ripley, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Ripley, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Ripley, OH

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

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

Ripley, Ohio, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location