December weather forecast
Shawnee, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Shawnee, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Shawnee, Ohio, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.9 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shawnee, Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.9 days and aggregates up to 14.84" (377mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shawnee.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Shawnee is 3.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Shawnee, Ohio, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Shawnee during December?

The high-temperature during December is 40.5°F (4.7°C) and the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shawnee?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Shawnee?

In Shawnee, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Shawnee?

In Shawnee, in December, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shawnee?

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

How many hours of daylight does Shawnee have in December?

In December, the average day length in Shawnee is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shawnee?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shawnee, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shawnee?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shawnee, Ohio, is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shawnee?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Shawnee, Ohio, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Shawnee?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Shawnee, Ohio, is 1. 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
Shawnee, OH

Average temperature in December - Shawnee, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Shawnee, OH

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

Average wind speed in December
Shawnee, OH

Average wind speed in December - Shawnee, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Shawnee, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Shawnee, OH

Average rainfall in December - Shawnee, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Shawnee, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Shawnee, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shawnee, OH

Average snowfall in December - Shawnee, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shawnee, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Shawnee, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shawnee, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shawnee, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Shawnee, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Shawnee, OH

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Shawnee, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Shawnee, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Shawnee, OH

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

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

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