December weather forecast
Portage Lakes, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Portage Lakes, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). An average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Portage Lakes is 84%.

Rainfall

In Portage Lakes, Ohio, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.1 rainfall days, and 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Portage Lakes, Ohio, during December, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow. In Portage Lakes, during the entire year, snow falls for 70 days and aggregates up to 25.39" (645mm) 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 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Portage Lakes is 3.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Portage Lakes during December?

In Portage Lakes, 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Portage Lakes?

In December, the average relative humidity in Portage Lakes is 84%.

How much does it rain in Portage Lakes in December?

In December, in Portage Lakes, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Portage Lakes?

In Portage Lakes, Ohio, during December, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Portage Lakes?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Portage Lakes.

How many hours of daylight does Portage Lakes have in December?

In December, the average day length in Portage Lakes, Ohio, is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Portage Lakes?

On the first day of December in Portage Lakes, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Portage Lakes have in December?

In Portage Lakes, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Portage Lakes?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Portage Lakes?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Portage Lakes is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average temperature in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average pressure in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Portage Lakes, OH

Average wind speed in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average humidity in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average rainfall in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average snowfall in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 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
Portage Lakes, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portage Lakes, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average UV index in December - Portage Lakes, 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
Portage Lakes, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Portage Lakes, OH

Average visibility in December - Portage Lakes, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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