December weather forecast
Wheat Ridge, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Wheat Ridge, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

In Wheat Ridge, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Wheat Ridge, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.7 rainfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Wheat Ridge, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29 snowfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Wheat Ridge experiences an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wheat Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Wheat Ridge in December?

In Wheat Ridge, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wheat Ridge, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wheat Ridge have in December?

The average day length in December in Wheat Ridge is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheat Ridge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Wheat Ridge is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average pressure in December - Wheat Ridge, 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
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average wind speed in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average humidity in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average rainfall in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average snowfall in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average UV index in December - Wheat Ridge, 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
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Wheat Ridge, OH

Average visibility in December - Wheat Ridge, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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