December weather forecast
Marion, IN

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Weather in December

Closing the year with frosty days and icy nights, December in Marion, Indiana, presents winter in its full swing. Evidence of winter conditions is clear with an average of 0.87" (22mm) of snowfall. With a relatively high percentage of cloudy days, December is characterized by winter grays and whites. Despite the drop in temperatures, the holiday spirit of the city shimmers through the frosty days and colder nights. To sum it up, December is all about embracing the cold and participating in winter festivities under a snowy panorama.

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). Marion's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Marion, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Marion, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.4 days and collects up to 12.64" (321mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Marion, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.4 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Marion, Indiana, is 3.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Marion, is 37.2°F (2.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Marion, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Marion, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Marion, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Marion have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Marion, IN

Average temperature in December - Marion, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°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 (31.5°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
Marion, IN

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Marion, IN

Average wind speed in December - Marion, 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
Marion, IN

Average humidity in December - Marion, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Marion, IN

Average rainfall in December - Marion, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Marion, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Marion, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marion, IN

Average snowfall in December - Marion, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marion, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Marion, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marion, 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: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marion, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Marion, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Marion, IN

Average UV index in December - Marion, 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
Marion, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Marion, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Marion, IN

Average visibility in December - Marion, 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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