December weather forecast
Lower Salem, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lower Salem, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.7°F (5.4°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). In the month of December, Lower Salem witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In Lower Salem, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lower Salem, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lower Salem, there are 156.1 rainfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lower Salem are January through April, October through December. In Lower Salem, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lower Salem, Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.3 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lower Salem, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lower Salem in December?

During December, Lower Salem experiences an average high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lower Salem?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in Lower Salem in December?

In Lower Salem, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lower Salem in December?

In December, in Lower Salem, Ohio, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lower Salem?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lower Salem, Ohio.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lower Salem?

In Lower Salem, Ohio, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lower Salem?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lower Salem?

In Lower Salem, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lower Salem?

The months with the lowest UV index in Lower Salem, Ohio, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lower Salem?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lower Salem is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average temperature in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average pressure in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average wind speed in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average humidity in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average rainfall in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average snowfall in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lower Salem, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (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
Lower Salem, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average UV index in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Lower Salem, OH

Average visibility in December - Lower Salem, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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