December weather forecast
Portage, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Portage, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). The temperature dips to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Portage is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Portage is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Portage, Ohio, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Portage, there are 52.5 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Portage.
On the first day of December in Portage, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Portage is 3.8h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Portage, Ohio. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Portage?

The high-temperature, in December, in Portage, is 36.7°F (2.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Portage?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month in Portage?

The month with the least rainfall in Portage is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Portage in December?

In Portage, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Portage in December?

In December, in Portage, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Portage?

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

How many hours of daylight does Portage have in December?

In December, the average day length in Portage is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Portage?

On the first day of December in Portage, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Portage have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Portage, Ohio, is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Portage?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Portage?

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

Average temperature in December - Portage, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Portage, OH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Portage, OH

Average wind speed in December - Portage, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Portage, OH

Average humidity in December - Portage, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Portage, OH

Average rainfall in December - Portage, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Portage, OH

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Portage, OH

Average snowfall in December - Portage, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Portage, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Portage, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 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, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portage, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Portage, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Portage, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Portage, OH

Average UV index in December - Portage, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (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, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Portage, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Portage, OH

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

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

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