December weather forecast
Wilmington, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wilmington, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Wilmington encounters an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Wilmington, Ohio, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 34.45" (875mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wilmington, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.5 days and aggregates up to 14.92" (379mm) 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 7:37 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Wilmington, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Wilmington?

In Wilmington, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wilmington, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wilmington have in December?

In Wilmington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wilmington?

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 is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wilmington, OH

Average temperature in December - Wilmington, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Wilmington, OH

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wilmington, OH

Average wind speed in December - Wilmington, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Wilmington, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Wilmington, OH

Average rainfall in December - Wilmington, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Wilmington, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Wilmington, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wilmington, OH

Average snowfall in December - Wilmington, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wilmington, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Wilmington, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wilmington, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wilmington, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Wilmington, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Wilmington, OH

Average UV index in December - Wilmington, 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
Wilmington, OH

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Wilmington, OH

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

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

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