December weather forecast
Yellow Springs, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yellow Springs, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°F (3.7°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at night.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Yellow Springs, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Yellow Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.5 days and collects up to 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Yellow Springs, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Yellow Springs, there are 25.3 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Yellow Springs. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Yellow Springs, is 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°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 July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Yellow Springs are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Yellow Springs?

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Yellow Springs, Ohio, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Yellow Springs have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Yellow Springs?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average temperature in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average pressure in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average wind speed in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average humidity in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average rainfall in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average snowfall in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yellow Springs, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average UV index in December - Yellow Springs, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Yellow Springs, OH

Average visibility in December - Yellow Springs, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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