December weather forecast
Meridian Hills, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Meridian Hills, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). During December, Meridian Hills consistently records a temperature low averaging a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Meridian Hills, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Meridian Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. In Meridian Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Meridian Hills, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month in Meridian Hills.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Meridian Hills, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Meridian Hills.

How many hours of daylight does Meridian Hills have in December?

In Meridian Hills, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:29 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?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average temperature in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average pressure in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average wind speed in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average humidity in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average rainfall in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average snowfall in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Meridian Hills, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average UV index in December - Meridian Hills, 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
Meridian Hills, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Meridian Hills, IN

Average visibility in December - Meridian Hills, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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