December weather forecast
South Zanesville, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Zanesville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). In December, the nighttime temperature in South Zanesville lowers to an average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In South Zanesville, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In South Zanesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.3 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In South Zanesville, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

South Zanesville in December has an average high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Zanesville, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In South Zanesville, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in South Zanesville?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in South Zanesville.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average temperature in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°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 (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average pressure in December - South Zanesville, 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
South Zanesville, OH

Average wind speed in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average humidity in December - South Zanesville, 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
South Zanesville, OH

Average rainfall in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average rainfall days in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average snowfall in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average snowfall days in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 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 Zanesville, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Zanesville, 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 5min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average sunshine days in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average UV index in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average cloud cover in December - South Zanesville, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
South Zanesville, OH

Average visibility in December - South Zanesville, 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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