December weather forecastAkron, OH
December
Weather in December
December in Akron welcomes the winter season with open arms. The roar of snowplows becomes a familiar sound, and the city twinkles under the holiday lights. The considerable snowfall of 5.43" (138mm) paves the way for several winter sports, offering an array of choices for the adventure enthusiasts. With the dawn of the New Year, Akron gears up to start the weather cycle anew with January.Temperature
With December's onset, the weather in Akron, Ohio, shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). In Akron, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) during December.Humidity
In Akron, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Akron, Ohio, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Akron, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.8 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Akron are January through May, October through December. In Akron, in December, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.43" (138mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.6 snowfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Akron, Ohio.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:07 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Akron is 3.2h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Akron, OH
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in December
Akron, OH
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Akron, OH
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Akron, OH
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Akron, OH
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Akron, OH
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Akron, OH
- Average snowfall in December: 5.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Akron, OH
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Akron, OH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Akron, OH
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Akron, OH
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Akron, OH
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Akron, OH
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
