December weather forecast
Watertown, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Watertown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Throughout December, Watertown records an average temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Watertown, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Watertown are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Watertown, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) 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 7:28 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Watertown, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Watertown, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Watertown, in December, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Watertown, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Watertown have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Watertown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Watertown is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Watertown 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
Watertown, OH

Average temperature in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Watertown, OH

Average pressure in December - Watertown, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Watertown, OH

Average wind speed in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Watertown, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Watertown, OH

Average rainfall in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Watertown, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Watertown, OH

Average snowfall in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Watertown, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Watertown, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Watertown, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Watertown, OH

Average UV index in December - Watertown, 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
Watertown, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Watertown, OH

Average visibility in December - Watertown, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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