December weather forecast
Mentone, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mentone, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). The low-temperature in Mentone averages to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mentone are January through May, October through December. In Mentone, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Mentone, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.1 days and aggregates up to 14.57" (370mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mentone, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mentone. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mentone?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mentone, records 35.8°F (2.1°C), while the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mentone?

The average relative humidity in December in Mentone is 83%.

What is the driest month in Mentone?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Mentone. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Mentone?

In Mentone, Indiana, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mentone?

In Mentone, Indiana, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mentone?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Mentone?

In December, the average day length in Mentone is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mentone?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mentone, Indiana, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mentone?

In Mentone, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mentone?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mentone?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mentone is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mentone, IN

Average temperature in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mentone, IN

Average pressure in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mentone, IN

Average wind speed in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Mentone, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Mentone, IN

Average rainfall in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Mentone, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mentone, IN

Average snowfall in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mentone, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mentone, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mentone, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mentone, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Mentone, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Mentone, IN

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

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

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