December weather forecast
Moscow, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Moscow, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). In Moscow, in December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Moscow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.5 days and collects up to 35.87" (911mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Moscow, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Moscow, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.1 days and aggregates up to 11.22" (285mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Moscow experiences an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Moscow, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Moscow, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Moscow.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Moscow, IN

Average temperature in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Moscow, IN

Average pressure in December - Moscow, 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
Moscow, IN

Average wind speed in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Moscow, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Moscow, IN

Average rainfall in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Moscow, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moscow, IN

Average snowfall in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moscow, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moscow, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Moscow, IN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Moscow, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Moscow, 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
Moscow, IN

Average visibility in December - Moscow, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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