December weather forecastFruitdale, OH

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fruitdale, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Fruitdale experiences an average low-temperature reading of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fruitdale, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.7 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fruitdale, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fruitdale, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Fruitdale, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Fruitdale, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Fruitdale, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Fruitdale, 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
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 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
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Fruitdale, OH

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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