December weather forecast
Monmouth, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Monmouth, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). During the nights in December, Monmouth observes an average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Monmouth, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Monmouth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.4 days and collects up to 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monmouth, Indiana, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.4 snowfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Monmouth, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Monmouth, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Monmouth, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 Monmouth, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Monmouth have 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Monmouth, IN

Average temperature in December - Monmouth, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°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 (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°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
Monmouth, IN

Average pressure in December - Monmouth, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Monmouth, IN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Monmouth, IN

Average humidity in December - Monmouth, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Monmouth, IN

Average rainfall in December - Monmouth, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Monmouth, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Monmouth, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monmouth, IN

Average snowfall in December - Monmouth, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Monmouth, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Monmouth, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monmouth, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monmouth, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Monmouth, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Monmouth, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Monmouth, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Monmouth, 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 July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Monmouth, IN

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

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

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