December weather forecast
Cortland, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cortland, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Cortland's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cortland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.7 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Cortland, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) 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 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.1h of 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cortland, records 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cortland, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cortland, Indiana, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cortland, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) 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 30min of daylight.

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

In Cortland, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cortland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cortland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cortland?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cortland is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cortland, IN

Average temperature in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cortland, IN

Average pressure in December - Cortland, 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
Cortland, IN

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cortland, IN

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Cortland, IN

Average rainfall in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Cortland, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cortland, IN

Average snowfall in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cortland, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cortland, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cortland, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cortland, IN

Average UV index in December - Cortland, 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
Cortland, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Cortland, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Cortland, IN

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

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

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