December weather forecast
Cleveland, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cleveland, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and max 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C). Cleveland maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cleveland is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, in Cleveland, New York, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cleveland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.8 days and collects up to 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Cleveland, New York, is December, when snow falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Cleveland, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cleveland, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Cleveland is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cleveland?

During December, Cleveland experiences an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cleveland?

In Cleveland, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cleveland?

In Cleveland, New York, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Cleveland?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Cleveland, New York. Snow falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Cleveland?

In Cleveland, New York, during December, snow falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cleveland?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cleveland, New York.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cleveland?

The average day length in December in Cleveland, New York, is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cleveland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cleveland?

In Cleveland, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cleveland?

The month with the lowest UV index in Cleveland, New York, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Cleveland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cleveland, New York, is 1. 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
Cleveland, NY

Average temperature in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cleveland, NY

Average pressure in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cleveland, NY

Average wind speed in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

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 (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cleveland, NY

Average humidity in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cleveland, NY

Average rainfall in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cleveland, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cleveland, NY

Average snowfall in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cleveland, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cleveland, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cleveland, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cleveland, NY

Average UV index in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cleveland, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Cleveland, NY

Average visibility in December - Cleveland, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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