December weather forecast
Cope, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cope, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Cope usually reports an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cope, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Cope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cope, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 8.27" (210mm) of snow.

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 7:47 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cope?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cope?

In Cope, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cope have in December?

In Cope, 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 7:47 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Cope, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Cope?

In Cope, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Cope, IN

Average temperature in December - Cope, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Cope, IN

Average pressure in December - Cope, 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
Cope, IN

Average wind speed in December - Cope, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cope, IN

Average humidity in December - Cope, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Cope, IN

Average rainfall in December - Cope, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Cope, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Cope, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cope, IN

Average snowfall in December - Cope, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cope, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Cope, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Cope, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cope, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cope, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Cope, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cope, IN

Average UV index in December - Cope, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Cope, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Cope, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Cope, IN

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

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

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