December
Weather in December
Temperature
With December's arrival, Ashland's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). The temperature dips to an average of 32°F (0°C) during December nights.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January throughApril,October through December are months with snowfall in Ashland. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:29 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Ashland, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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- Average high temperature in December:43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) isJuly (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature isJanuary (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December:32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature isJuly (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) isJanuary (25.2°F).
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- Average pressure in December:30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure isNovember (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure isJune (29.97"Hg).
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- Average wind speed in December:6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) areJanuary andFebruary (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) isAugust (4.3mph).
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- Average humidity in December:81%
The months with the highest relative humidity areFebruary andDecember (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity isAugust (74%).
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- Average rainfall in December:1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) isMay (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) isNovember (1.06").
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- Average rainfall days in December:11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days isMay (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days isNovember (8.4 days).
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- Average snowfall in December:1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall isFebruary (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall areMay,June,July,August andSeptember (0").
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- Average snowfall days in December:6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days isJanuary (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days areMay,June,July,August andSeptember (0 days).
Average sunshine in December
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- Average daylight in December:9h and 3min
The month with the longest days isJune (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days isDecember (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December:4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine isAugust (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine isJanuary (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
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- Average sunshine days in December:15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days isNovember (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days isFebruary (11.1 days).
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- Average UV index in December:2
The months with the highest UV index areMay,June,July andAugust (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index areJanuary,February andDecember (UV index 2).
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- Average cloud cover in December:58
The month with the most cloud cover isJanuary (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover isAugust (Cloud cover 31).
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- Average visibility in December:5mi
The months with the highest visibility areApril,October andNovember (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility areJanuary,February,March,May,June,July,August,September andDecember (5mi).
