December weather forecast
Greendale, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Greendale, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.2°F (5.1°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Greendale observes an average nighttime temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Greendale, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Greendale, there are 157.3 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Greendale, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.4 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Greendale, is 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Greendale, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Greendale, IN

Average temperature in December - Greendale, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Greendale, IN

Average pressure in December - Greendale, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Greendale, IN

Average wind speed in December - Greendale, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Greendale, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Greendale, IN

Average rainfall in December - Greendale, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Greendale, IN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Greendale, IN

Average snowfall in December - Greendale, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Greendale, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Greendale, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Greendale, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greendale, 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 month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greendale, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Greendale, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Greendale, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Greendale, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Greendale, IN

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

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

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