December weather forecast
Hillsdale, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hillsdale, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hillsdale, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hillsdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Hillsdale. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hillsdale. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Hillsdale, in December, the average high-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Hillsdale is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hillsdale, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillsdale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°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 (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average pressure in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, IN

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hillsdale, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average rainfall in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average snowfall in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsdale, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Hillsdale, IN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average visibility in December - Hillsdale, 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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