December weather forecast
Castleton, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Castleton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Castleton observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Castleton, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141 rainfall days, and 20.98" (533mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. In Castleton, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.1 days and aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Castleton, Indiana, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Castleton, in December, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Castleton, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Castleton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading 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
Castleton, IN

Average temperature in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°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 (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Castleton, IN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Castleton, IN

Average wind speed in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Castleton, IN

Average humidity in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Castleton, IN

Average rainfall in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Castleton, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Castleton, IN

Average snowfall in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Castleton, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Castleton, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Castleton, IN

Average UV index in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Castleton, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Castleton, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Castleton, IN

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

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

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