December weather forecast
Riverside, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Riverside, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Riverside experiences an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Riverside is 82%.

Rainfall

In Riverside, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Riverside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.7 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Riverside, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Riverside, in December, the average high-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Riverside, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Riverside, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Riverside, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Riverside, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month 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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Riverside, OH

Average temperature in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Riverside, OH

Average pressure in December - Riverside, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Riverside, OH

Average wind speed in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Riverside, OH

Average humidity in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Riverside, OH

Average rainfall in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Riverside, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Riverside, OH

Average snowfall in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Riverside, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Riverside, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Riverside, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Riverside, OH

Average UV index in December - Riverside, 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
Riverside, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Riverside, 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
Riverside, OH

Average visibility in December - Riverside, 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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