December weather forecast
Forest, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Forest, Indiana, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). In Forest, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Forest, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Forest, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 18.07" (459mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forest, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Forest, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Forest, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Forest, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Forest have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month 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 Forest?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forest, IN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest, IN

Average pressure in December - Forest, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Forest, IN

Average wind speed in December - Forest, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest, IN

Average humidity in December - Forest, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest, IN

Average rainfall in December - Forest, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Forest, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest, IN

Average snowfall in December - Forest, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Forest, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Forest, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest, IN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Forest, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Forest, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Forest, IN

Average visibility in December - Forest, 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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