December weather forecast
Shadyside, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shadyside, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Shadyside experiences a mean low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.2 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Shadyside, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.6 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Shadyside, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shadyside, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shadyside, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shadyside in December?

In Shadyside, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Shadyside have in December?

In Shadyside, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shadyside, OH

Average temperature in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°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 (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shadyside, OH

Average pressure in December - Shadyside, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shadyside, OH

Average wind speed in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Shadyside, OH

Average humidity in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Shadyside, OH

Average rainfall in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Shadyside, OH

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shadyside, OH

Average snowfall in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shadyside, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 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
Shadyside, OH

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shadyside, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Shadyside, OH

Average UV index in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Shadyside, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Shadyside, OH

Average visibility in December - Shadyside, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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