December weather forecastGallipolis, OH
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gallipolis, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).Temperature
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Nighttime temperatures in Gallipolis hover around an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gallipolis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Gallipolis, Ohio. In December, in Gallipolis, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Gallipolis, Ohio, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Gallipolis are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Gallipolis, OH
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
