December weather forecast
Griffith, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Griffith, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

In Griffith, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). Griffith, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Griffith, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Griffith, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.6 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Griffith. In Griffith, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Griffith, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 12.64" (321mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Griffith, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Griffith, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Griffith, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Griffith have in December?

In Griffith, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Griffith have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Griffith, IN

Average temperature in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Griffith, IN

Average pressure in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Griffith, IN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Griffith, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Griffith, IN

Average rainfall in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Griffith, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Griffith, IN

Average snowfall in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Griffith, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 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
Griffith, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Griffith, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Griffith, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Griffith, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Griffith, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Griffith, IN

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

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

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