December weather forecast
Middletown, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Middletown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C). Middletown experiences an average low-temperature reading of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Middletown, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Middletown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 22.32" (567mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Middletown, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Middletown, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) 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 7:45 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Middletown. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Middletown in December?

In December, in Middletown, the average high-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Middletown?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Middletown?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Middletown?

In December, in Middletown, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Middletown in December?

In Middletown, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Middletown?

December has the shortest days of the year in Middletown, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Middletown have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Middletown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Middletown, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Middletown?

In Middletown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Middletown?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Middletown?

In Middletown, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Middletown, IN

Average temperature in December - Middletown, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°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 (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Middletown, IN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Middletown, IN

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

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 (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Middletown, IN

Average humidity in December - Middletown, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Middletown, IN

Average rainfall in December - Middletown, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Middletown, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Middletown, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Middletown, IN

Average snowfall in December - Middletown, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Middletown, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Middletown, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 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
Middletown, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Middletown, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Middletown, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Middletown, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Middletown, IN

Average UV index in December - Middletown, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Middletown, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Middletown, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Middletown, IN

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

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

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