December weather forecastSheffield, OH
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sheffield, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).Temperature
Sheffield's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). Sheffield registers a small shift from peak daytime temperatures, with a consistent average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In December, in Sheffield, Ohio, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheffield, there are 168.5 rainfall days, and 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Sheffield, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sheffield, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.5 days and aggregates up to 11.89" (302mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Sheffield, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Sheffield, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"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).
Average wind speed in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average wind speed in December: 12.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, November and December (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Sheffield, OH
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Sheffield, 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).
