December weather forecast
Canaan, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canaan, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). In Canaan, the expected average low-temperature for December is a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Canaan, Indiana, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canaan, there are 32 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, in Canaan, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Canaan, Indiana. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Canaan during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Canaan, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Canaan?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Canaan?

The average relative humidity in December in Canaan is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Canaan?

In Canaan, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Canaan in December?

In Canaan, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canaan?

December has the shortest days of the year in Canaan, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Canaan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canaan, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Canaan?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Canaan?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Canaan, IN

Average temperature in December - Canaan, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Canaan, IN

Average pressure in December - Canaan, 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
Canaan, IN

Average wind speed in December - Canaan, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Canaan, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Canaan, IN

Average rainfall in December - Canaan, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Canaan, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Canaan, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canaan, IN

Average snowfall in December - Canaan, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canaan, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Canaan, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Canaan, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canaan, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canaan, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Canaan, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Canaan, IN

Average UV index in December - Canaan, 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
Canaan, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Canaan, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Canaan, IN

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

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

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