December weather forecast
Hope, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hope, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.6°F (4.8°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Hope experiences a steady low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.5 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hope, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hope, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hope, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hope, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

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.

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 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hope have in December?

In Hope, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hope, IN

Average temperature in December - Hope, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Hope, IN

Average pressure in December - Hope, 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
Hope, IN

Average wind speed in December - Hope, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hope, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, July and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hope, IN

Average rainfall in December - Hope, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Hope, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Hope, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hope, IN

Average snowfall in December - Hope, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hope, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Hope, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Hope, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hope, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hope, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Hope, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hope, IN

Average UV index in December - Hope, 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
Hope, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Hope, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hope, IN

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

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

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