December weather forecast
Covington, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Covington, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Covington's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Covington, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Covington, Indiana. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Covington, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Covington, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Covington. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Covington in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Covington during December are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Covington?

The average relative humidity in December in Covington is 81%.

How much does it rain in Covington in December?

In Covington, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Covington?

In Covington, Indiana, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Covington?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Covington, Indiana.

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

The average day length in December in Covington, Indiana, is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Covington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Covington, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Covington have in December?

In Covington, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Covington?

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 reading in December in Covington?

In Covington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Covington, IN

Average temperature in December - Covington, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Covington, IN

Average pressure in December - Covington, 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
Covington, IN

Average wind speed in December - Covington, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Covington, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Covington, IN

Average rainfall in December - Covington, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Covington, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Covington, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Covington, IN

Average snowfall in December - Covington, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Covington, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Covington, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Covington, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Covington, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Covington, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Covington, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Covington, IN

Average UV index in December - Covington, 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
Covington, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Covington, IN

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

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

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