December weather forecast
Shackleton, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Shackleton, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). In Shackleton, the average nighttime temperature during December is a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Shackleton, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shackleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151 days and collects up to 23.03" (585mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shackleton, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Shackleton is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Shackleton, the average high-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Shackleton, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shackleton in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shackleton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shackleton is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shackleton, OH

Average temperature in December - Shackleton, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°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 (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Shackleton, OH

Average pressure in December - Shackleton, 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
Shackleton, OH

Average wind speed in December - Shackleton, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Shackleton, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Shackleton, OH

Average rainfall in December - Shackleton, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Shackleton, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Shackleton, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shackleton, OH

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shackleton, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Shackleton, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Shackleton, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shackleton, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shackleton, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Shackleton, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Shackleton, OH

Average UV index in December - Shackleton, 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
Shackleton, OH

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Shackleton, OH

Average visibility in December - Shackleton, 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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