December weather forecast
Hartsville, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hartsville, Indiana, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Hartsville's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Hartsville experiences a mean low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during December.

Humidity

July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 35.87" (911mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hartsville, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Hartsville, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.1 days and aggregates up to 11.22" (285mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Hartsville experiences an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hartsville, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hartsville, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hartsville have in December?

In Hartsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hartsville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hartsville, IN

Average temperature in December - Hartsville, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hartsville, IN

Average pressure in December - Hartsville, 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
Hartsville, IN

Average wind speed in December - Hartsville, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hartsville, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hartsville, IN

Average rainfall in December - Hartsville, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Hartsville, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Hartsville, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hartsville, IN

Average snowfall in December - Hartsville, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hartsville, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Hartsville, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hartsville, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hartsville, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Hartsville, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hartsville, IN

Average UV index in December - Hartsville, 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
Hartsville, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Hartsville, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Hartsville, IN

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

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

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