December weather forecast
McKinley Heights, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in McKinley Heights, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, McKinley Heights sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). An average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In McKinley Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In McKinley Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.5 days and collects up to 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In McKinley Heights, during December, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 77.8 snowfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. 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.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In McKinley Heights, in December, the average high-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in McKinley Heights, Ohio, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in McKinley Heights?

In McKinley Heights, during December, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average temperature in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average pressure in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average wind speed in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).

Average humidity in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average humidity in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average rainfall in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average rainfall days in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average snowfall in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average snowfall days in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
McKinley Heights, OH

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average sunshine days in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).

Average UV index in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average UV index in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average cloud cover in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
McKinley Heights, OH

Average visibility in December - McKinley Heights, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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