December weather forecast
Chillicothe, OH

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Weather in December

December welcomes winter full swing into Chillicothe. This sees colder temperatures, dwindling daylight, and an increase in snowfall to 1.57" (40mm). The reduction in hours of sunshine, paired with a rise in cloud percentage, underscores the wintry setting. Riding this trend is the increased wind speed with gusts reaching 12.5mph (20.1km/h). As days turn progressively frosty, the climate harmonizes with the festive winter scenery, concluding the weather narrative for the year.

Temperature

December's onset in Chillicothe brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Chillicothe is 81%.

Rainfall

In Chillicothe, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Chillicothe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.4 days and collects up to 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Chillicothe. In Chillicothe, in December, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Chillicothe, Ohio, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.6 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Chillicothe is 4.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Chillicothe, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Chillicothe?

During December, Chillicothe experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chillicothe?

The average relative humidity in December in Chillicothe is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Chillicothe?

In Chillicothe, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Chillicothe?

In December, in Chillicothe, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chillicothe?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chillicothe, Ohio.

What is the average length of the day in December in Chillicothe?

In Chillicothe, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chillicothe?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chillicothe have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chillicothe, Ohio, is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chillicothe?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Chillicothe?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chillicothe, Ohio, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average temperature in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average pressure in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average wind speed in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average humidity in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average rainfall in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average snowfall in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Chillicothe, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average UV index in December - Chillicothe, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Chillicothe, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Chillicothe, 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
Chillicothe, OH

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

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

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