December weather forecast
Lowell, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lowell, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is noted.

Humidity

In Lowell, Indiana, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lowell, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.5 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Lowell, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lowell, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.3 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lowell, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lowell, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lowell?

In Lowell, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Lowell have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lowell, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lowell?

In Lowell, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lowell, IN

Average temperature in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lowell, IN

Average pressure in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Lowell, IN

Average wind speed in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lowell, IN

Average humidity in December - Lowell, 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
Lowell, IN

Average rainfall in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Lowell, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lowell, IN

Average snowfall in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lowell, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lowell, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lowell, IN

Average UV index in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lowell, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Lowell, IN

Average visibility in December - Lowell, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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