December weather forecast
Briarwood, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Briarwood, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Briarwood's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.4 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Briarwood, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.7 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Briarwood, Indiana, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Briarwood, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Briarwood, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Briarwood is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Briarwood have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Briarwood?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Briarwood?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Briarwood, IN

Average temperature in December - Briarwood, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Briarwood, IN

Average pressure in December - Briarwood, 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
Briarwood, IN

Average wind speed in December - Briarwood, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Briarwood, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Briarwood, IN

Average rainfall in December - Briarwood, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Briarwood, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Briarwood, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Briarwood, IN

Average snowfall in December - Briarwood, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Briarwood, IN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Briarwood, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Briarwood, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Briarwood, IN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Briarwood, IN

Average UV index in December - Briarwood, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Briarwood, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Briarwood, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Briarwood, IN

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

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

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