December weather forecast
Mount Vernon, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mount Vernon, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Mount Vernon in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C). The nighttime temperature in Mount Vernon dips to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In Mount Vernon, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 18.9" (480mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mount Vernon, in December, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mount Vernon is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Mount Vernon during December?

Mount Vernon in December has an average high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Vernon?

The average relative humidity in December in Mount Vernon is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, Ohio, in December, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Vernon?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Vernon have in December?

The average day length in December in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mount Vernon?

On the first day of December in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mount Vernon is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon?

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon, Ohio, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Vernon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mount Vernon is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Vernon, OH

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Vernon, OH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average wind speed in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average humidity in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average rainfall in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average snowfall in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Mount Vernon, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Vernon, 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 4min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average UV index in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Vernon, OH

Average visibility in December - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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