December weather forecast
The Plains, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in The Plains, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The Plains's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). The Plains records an average nighttime low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, in The Plains, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In The Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In The Plains, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In The Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 12.95" (329mm) of snow.

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 7:30 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, in The Plains, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in The Plains?

The high-temperature, in December, in The Plains, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in The Plains?

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

How many days does it rain in December in The Plains?

In The Plains, Ohio, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in The Plains in December?

In The Plains, Ohio, during December, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in The Plains?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in The Plains?

In December, the average day length in The Plains is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in The Plains?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does The Plains have in December?

In The Plains, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in The Plains?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in The Plains?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in The Plains, Ohio, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
The Plains, OH

Average temperature in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
The Plains, OH

Average pressure in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
The Plains, OH

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
The Plains, OH

Average humidity in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
The Plains, OH

Average rainfall in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
The Plains, OH

Average rainfall days in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
The Plains, OH

Average snowfall in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
The Plains, OH

Average snowfall days in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
The Plains, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Plains, 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 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
The Plains, OH

Average sunshine days in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
The Plains, OH

Average UV index in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
The Plains, OH

Average cloud cover in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
The Plains, OH

Average visibility in December - The Plains, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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