December weather forecast
Lafayette, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lafayette, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in Lafayette's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). Nightly temperatures in Lafayette drop to an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lafayette are January through April, October through December. In Lafayette, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Lafayette, Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lafayette is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lafayette is 3.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Lafayette is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lafayette?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lafayette, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lafayette?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month in Lafayette?

The months with the least rainfall in Lafayette, Ohio, are February and December Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lafayette in December?

In December, in Lafayette, Ohio, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lafayette?

The month with the shortest days in Lafayette is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In Lafayette, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lafayette?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lafayette?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lafayette is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lafayette?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index 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
Lafayette, OH

Average temperature in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lafayette, OH

Average pressure in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lafayette, OH

Average wind speed in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lafayette, OH

Average humidity in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lafayette, OH

Average rainfall in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lafayette, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lafayette, OH

Average snowfall in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lafayette, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Lafayette, OH

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lafayette, OH

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lafayette, OH

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lafayette, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Lafayette, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Lafayette, OH

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

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

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