December weather forecast
Atkinson, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Atkinson, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's chilly 48.2°F (9°C) to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Atkinson, Indiana, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 18.07" (459mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Atkinson. In December, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In Atkinson, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Atkinson is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Atkinson is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Atkinson, Indiana, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Atkinson in December?

In December, in Atkinson, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Atkinson?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Atkinson?

In December, in Atkinson, Indiana, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Atkinson in December?

In Atkinson, Indiana, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Atkinson?

December has the shortest days of the year in Atkinson, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Atkinson is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Atkinson?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Atkinson?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Atkinson?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Atkinson?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Atkinson, IN

Average temperature in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Atkinson, IN

Average pressure in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atkinson, IN

Average wind speed in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

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 (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Atkinson, IN

Average humidity in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Atkinson, IN

Average rainfall in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Atkinson, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atkinson, IN

Average snowfall in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Atkinson, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Atkinson, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atkinson, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Atkinson, IN

Average UV index in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Atkinson, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Atkinson, IN

Average visibility in December - Atkinson, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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