December weather forecast
Cascade, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Cascade, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cascade, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.5 rainfall days, and 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cascade. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cascade?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cascade, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cascade, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cascade, IN

Average temperature in December - Cascade, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Cascade, IN

Average pressure in December - Cascade, 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
Cascade, IN

Average wind speed in December - Cascade, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cascade, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Cascade, IN

Average rainfall in December - Cascade, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Cascade, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Cascade, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cascade, IN

Average snowfall in December - Cascade, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Cascade, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Cascade, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Cascade, IN

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Cascade, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Cascade, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Cascade, IN

Average UV index in December - Cascade, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cascade, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Cascade, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Cascade, IN

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

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

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