December weather forecast
Wakefield, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Wakefield, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Wakefield, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Wakefield, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wakefield, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Wakefield, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wakefield, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.9 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wakefield, Ohio, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Wakefield is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wakefield, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wakefield, Ohio, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Wakefield is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wakefield have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wakefield have in December?

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

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Wakefield is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Wakefield, OH

Average temperature in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Wakefield, OH

Average pressure in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Wakefield, OH

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Wakefield, OH

Average humidity in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Wakefield, OH

Average rainfall in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Wakefield, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wakefield, OH

Average snowfall in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wakefield, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wakefield, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Wakefield, OH

Average UV index in December - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Wakefield, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Wakefield, OH

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

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

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