December weather forecastWaterville, OH

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Waterville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is recorded in the month of December in Waterville.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Waterville. In Waterville, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Waterville, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.1 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Waterville, Ohio, is 3.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Waterville. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Waterville, records 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

In Waterville, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

The months with the least rainfall in Waterville, Ohio, are February and December Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

In Waterville, Ohio, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Waterville.

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

On the first day of December in Waterville, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Waterville, Ohio, is 3.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°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 (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Waterville, 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
Waterville, OH

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Waterville, OH

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Waterville, OH

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Waterville, OH

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Waterville, OH

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Waterville, OH

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waterville, 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 36min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Waterville, OH

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Waterville, 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
Waterville, OH

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Waterville, OH

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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