December weather forecast
Somerville, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Somerville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). Somerville records an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Somerville, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169 rainfall days, and 31.85" (809mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Somerville, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.7 days and aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

Somerville in December has an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

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 is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Somerville, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Somerville?

In Somerville, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Somerville, OH

Average temperature in December - Somerville, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Somerville, OH

Average pressure in December - Somerville, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Somerville, OH

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Somerville, OH

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Somerville, OH

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Somerville, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Somerville, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Somerville, OH

Average snowfall in December - Somerville, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Somerville, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Somerville, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Somerville, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Somerville, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Somerville, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Somerville, OH

Average UV index in December - Somerville, 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
Somerville, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Somerville, 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
Somerville, OH

Average visibility in December - Somerville, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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