December weather forecast
Mechanicsburg, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C). Mechanicsburg records an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Mechanicsburg, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Mechanicsburg, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mechanicsburg, there are 148.3 rainfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Mechanicsburg. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Mechanicsburg during December?

December temperatures in Mechanicsburg vary between a high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mechanicsburg?

In Mechanicsburg, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mechanicsburg?

In December, in Mechanicsburg, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mechanicsburg?

In December, in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mechanicsburg?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mechanicsburg have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mechanicsburg?

On the first day of December in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mechanicsburg?

In Mechanicsburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mechanicsburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average temperature in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°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 (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average pressure in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average wind speed in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average humidity in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average rainfall in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average snowfall in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 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
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mechanicsburg, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average UV index in December - Mechanicsburg, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Mechanicsburg, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Mechanicsburg, OH

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

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

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