December weather forecast
Memphis, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Memphis, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

In Memphis, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). An average temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Memphis.

Rainfall

In Memphis, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Memphis, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 27.13" (689mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Memphis, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Memphis, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Memphis, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Memphis. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Memphis are 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Memphis is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Memphis, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Memphis, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Memphis?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Memphis have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Memphis have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Memphis, IN

Average pressure in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Memphis, IN

Average wind speed in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Memphis, IN

Average humidity in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Memphis, IN

Average rainfall in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Memphis, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Memphis, IN

Average snowfall in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Memphis, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Memphis, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Memphis, IN

Average UV index in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Memphis, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Memphis, IN

Average visibility in December - Memphis, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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