December weather forecast
Monterey, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Monterey, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Monterey, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.4 rainfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monterey, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Monterey, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.7 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

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 7:52 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Monterey, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Monterey, during December, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Monterey have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Monterey have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Monterey, IN

Average pressure in December - Monterey, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Monterey, IN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Monterey, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Monterey, IN

Average rainfall in December - Monterey, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Monterey, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Monterey, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monterey, IN

Average snowfall in December - Monterey, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monterey, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Monterey, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monterey, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Monterey, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Monterey, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Monterey, IN

Average UV index in December - Monterey, 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
Monterey, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Monterey, IN

Average visibility in December - Monterey, 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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