December weather forecast
Rock Springs, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rock Springs, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Rock Springs, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rock Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.1 days and collects up to 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rock Springs, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rock Springs, records 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Rock Springs, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rock Springs, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) 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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 Rock Springs have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Rock Springs, OH

Average temperature in December - Rock Springs, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°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 (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rock Springs, OH

Average pressure in December - Rock Springs, 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
Rock Springs, OH

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Rock Springs, OH

Average humidity in December - Rock Springs, 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
Rock Springs, OH

Average rainfall in December - Rock Springs, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Rock Springs, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Rock Springs, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rock Springs, OH

Average snowfall in December - Rock Springs, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rock Springs, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Rock Springs, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 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
Rock Springs, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rock Springs, 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
Rock Springs, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Rock Springs, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rock Springs, OH

Average UV index in December - Rock Springs, 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
Rock Springs, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Rock Springs, 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 32).

Average visibility in December
Rock Springs, OH

Average visibility in December - Rock Springs, 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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