December weather forecast
Lake Station, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Station, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) marks December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lake Station, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.4 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lake Station, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Lake Station, during the entire year, snow falls for 47 days and aggregates up to 10.75" (273mm) 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 6:56 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lake Station, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Station?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lake Station, Indiana, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lake Station, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) 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 Lake Station have in December?

In Lake Station, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Station have in December?

In Lake Station, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Lake Station, IN

Average temperature in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Station, IN

Average pressure in December - Lake Station, 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
Lake Station, IN

Average wind speed in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Station, IN

Average humidity in December - Lake Station, 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
Lake Station, IN

Average rainfall in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Station, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Station, IN

Average snowfall in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Station, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 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
Lake Station, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Station, 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: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Station, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Station, IN

Average UV index in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Station, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Station, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Lake Station, IN

Average visibility in December - Lake Station, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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