December weather forecast
Lucerne, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lucerne, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Lucerne, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Lucerne, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Lucerne in December has an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Lucerne is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lucerne in December?

In Lucerne, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Lucerne is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lucerne have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lucerne, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Lucerne, IN

Average temperature in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lucerne, IN

Average pressure in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lucerne, IN

Average wind speed in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Lucerne, IN

Average humidity in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Lucerne, IN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Lucerne, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lucerne, IN

Average snowfall in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lucerne, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lucerne, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lucerne, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lucerne, IN

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lucerne, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Lucerne, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Lucerne, IN

Average visibility in December - Lucerne, 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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