December weather forecast
South Madison, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Madison, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

South Madison's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). December nights anticipate an average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C), a modest decline from the daytime.

Humidity

In South Madison, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In South Madison, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.9 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In South Madison, in December, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In South Madison, Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.5 days and aggregates up to 16.06" (408mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in South Madison, is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Madison?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In South Madison, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) 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 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does South Madison have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does South Madison have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in South Madison.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
South Madison, OH

Average temperature in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
South Madison, OH

Average pressure in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
South Madison, OH

Average wind speed in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
South Madison, OH

Average humidity in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
South Madison, OH

Average rainfall in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
South Madison, OH

Average rainfall days in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Madison, OH

Average snowfall in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Madison, OH

Average snowfall days in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Madison, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Madison, OH

Average sunshine days in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
South Madison, OH

Average UV index in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
South Madison, OH

Average cloud cover in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
South Madison, OH

Average visibility in December - South Madison, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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