December weather forecast
Gowdy, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gowdy, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Gowdy, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gowdy, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.9 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:44 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Gowdy, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Gowdy, Indiana, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature in Gowdy during December is 39°F (3.9°C) and the low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Gowdy?

The months with the highest humidity are January, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Gowdy, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gowdy, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gowdy, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Gowdy, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gowdy is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gowdy, IN

Average temperature in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°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 (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Gowdy, IN

Average pressure in December - Gowdy, 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
Gowdy, IN

Average wind speed in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Gowdy, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Gowdy, IN

Average rainfall in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Gowdy, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gowdy, IN

Average snowfall in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gowdy, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gowdy, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gowdy, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gowdy, IN

Average UV index in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gowdy, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Gowdy, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Gowdy, IN

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

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

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