December weather forecast
Hamilton, OH

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Weather in December

December ushers in a wintry touch to Hamilton, Ohio's weather. The temperatures stoop down considerably, with the lowest being 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and the highest reaching 40.8°F (4.9°C). The most noticeable weather feature during this month is the return of snowfall, up to 1.22" (31mm). Blankets of fresh snow cover the city, transforming it into a winter wonderland. Hamilton bids goodbye to the year amidst cool winds, snowflakes, and the magical ambiance of the holiday season.

Temperature

December in Hamilton brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). Hamilton anticipates an average minimum temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 24.33" (618mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hamilton are January through April, November and December. In Hamilton, Ohio, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hamilton.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, in Hamilton, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hamilton, Ohio, is 4.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
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. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Hamilton in December?

December temperatures in Hamilton vary between a high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Hamilton?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Hamilton?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hamilton?

In December, in Hamilton, Ohio, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hamilton?

In Hamilton, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hamilton?

The month with the shortest days in Hamilton, Ohio, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In Hamilton, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hamilton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hamilton?

In Hamilton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hamilton?

In Hamilton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hamilton, OH

Average temperature in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hamilton, OH

Average pressure in December - Hamilton, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hamilton, OH

Average wind speed in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hamilton, OH

Average humidity in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hamilton, OH

Average rainfall in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hamilton, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hamilton, OH

Average snowfall in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hamilton, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hamilton, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hamilton, OH

Average UV index in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Hamilton, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Hamilton, OH

Average visibility in December - Hamilton, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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