December weather forecast
West Elkton, OH

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in West Elkton, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

In West Elkton, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in West Elkton.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Elkton, Ohio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169 days and collects up to 31.85" (809mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Elkton, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in West Elkton, there are 40.7 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in West Elkton?

December temperatures in West Elkton, Ohio, vary between a high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in West Elkton?

The months with the highest humidity in West Elkton are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in West Elkton?

In December, the average relative humidity in West Elkton, Ohio, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Elkton?

In West Elkton, Ohio, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in West Elkton?

In West Elkton, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Elkton?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Elkton.

What is the average length of the day in December in West Elkton?

The average day length in December in West Elkton is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Elkton?

On the first day of December in West Elkton, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Elkton?

The average sunshine duration in December in West Elkton, Ohio, is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in West Elkton?

The months with the lowest UV index in West Elkton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in West Elkton?

In West Elkton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
West Elkton, OH

Average temperature in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Elkton, OH

Average pressure in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Elkton, OH

Average wind speed in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Elkton, OH

Average humidity in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Elkton, OH

Average rainfall in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Elkton, OH

Average rainfall days in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Elkton, OH

Average snowfall in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Elkton, OH

Average snowfall days in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
West Elkton, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Elkton, OH

Average sunshine days in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Elkton, OH

Average UV index in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
West Elkton, OH

Average cloud cover in December - West Elkton, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
West Elkton, OH

Average visibility in December - West Elkton, 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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