December weather forecast
Bedford, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bedford, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

Bedford in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). In Bedford, an average nighttime temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Bedford, in December, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bedford, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bedford, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.4 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bedford, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bedford?

In Bedford, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bedford in December?

In Bedford, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bedford, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Bedford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bedford, IN

Average temperature in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Bedford, IN

Average pressure in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bedford, IN

Average wind speed in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Bedford, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Bedford, IN

Average rainfall in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Bedford, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bedford, IN

Average snowfall in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bedford, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bedford, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bedford, IN

Average UV index in December - Bedford, IN
  • 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Bedford, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Bedford, IN

Average visibility in December - Bedford, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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