December weather forecast
Bengal, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bengal, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Bengal, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bengal, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Bengal, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.

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 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bengal, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Bengal?

Bengal in December has an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Bengal, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bengal, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bengal have in December?

In Bengal, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Bengal, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Bengal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bengal, IN

Average temperature in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Bengal, IN

Average pressure in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Bengal, IN

Average wind speed in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Bengal, IN

Average humidity in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Bengal, IN

Average rainfall in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Bengal, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bengal, IN

Average snowfall in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bengal, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bengal, IN
  • 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bengal, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Bengal, IN

Average UV index in December - Bengal, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Bengal, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Bengal, IN

Average visibility in December - Bengal, 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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