December weather forecast
Clarksville, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clarksville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Clarksville's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Clarksville, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Clarksville, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 25 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Clarksville, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Clarksville, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Clarksville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Clarksville, IN

Average temperature in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Clarksville, IN

Average pressure in December - Clarksville, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clarksville, IN

Average wind speed in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Clarksville, IN

Average humidity in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Clarksville, IN

Average rainfall in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.89").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Clarksville, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clarksville, IN

Average snowfall in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clarksville, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Clarksville, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clarksville, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Clarksville, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Clarksville, IN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Clarksville, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Clarksville, IN

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

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

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