Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Lafayette observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Lafayette experiences a mean temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Lafayette, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lafayette, there are 153.1 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Lafayette, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall in December: 1.73"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lafayette, IN
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, IN
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Lafayette, 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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