December weather forecast
Zanesville, OH

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Colorful fireworks seen in the sky above a large bridge on the Muskingum River in Zanesville, Ohio, during celebrations on Independence Day
Colorful fireworks seen in the sky above a large bridge on the Muskingum River in Zanesville, Ohio, during celebrations on Independence Day

Weather in December

December marks the onset of full-fledged winter in Zanesville with the city shrouded in a cloak of white snow. The constant snowfall does not let up and reaches 2.01" (51mm), turning the city into a spectacle. The duration of daylight continues to drop, and the city spends more time under the dark winter sky. As it gets colder, the need for insulation increases and residents cozy up indoors. December, thus wraps up the year in Zanesville, leaving behind footprints in the city's snow-covered streets.

Temperature

Zanesville's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout December, Zanesville witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Zanesville, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Zanesville. In Zanesville, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Zanesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.6 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) 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 7:31 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Zanesville. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 40.3°F (4.6°C) and the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Zanesville, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

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 in Zanesville?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Zanesville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zanesville, OH

Average temperature in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Zanesville, OH

Average pressure in December - Zanesville, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Zanesville, OH

Average wind speed in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Zanesville, OH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Zanesville, OH

Average rainfall in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Zanesville, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zanesville, OH

Average snowfall in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zanesville, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zanesville, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Zanesville, OH

Average UV index in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Zanesville, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Zanesville, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Zanesville, OH

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

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

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