December weather forecast
Dale, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dale, Indiana, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Dale in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). December's average low-temperature reading in Dale settles at a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In Dale, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Dale, Indiana, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Dale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.3 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Dale, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20 snowfall days, and 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dale is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Dale, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dale. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Dale?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dale, is 43.5°F (6.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dale?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dale is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dale?

In Dale, Indiana, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dale in December?

In Dale, Indiana, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dale?

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

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

The average day length in December in Dale, Indiana, is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dale, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dale?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Dale, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dale?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dale, Indiana, is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dale?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Dale?

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

Average temperature in December - Dale, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dale, IN

Average pressure in December - Dale, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dale, IN

Average wind speed in December - Dale, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Dale, IN

Average humidity in December - Dale, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Dale, IN

Average rainfall in December - Dale, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Dale, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Dale, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dale, IN

Average snowfall in December - Dale, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dale, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Dale, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 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
Dale, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dale, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dale, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Dale, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Dale, IN

Average UV index in December - Dale, 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
Dale, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Dale, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Dale, IN

Average visibility in December - Dale, 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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