December weather forecast
Palmyra, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Palmyra, Indiana, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Throughout December, Palmyra witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Palmyra, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Palmyra. In Palmyra, Indiana, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Palmyra, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Palmyra, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Palmyra, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Palmyra have in December?

In Palmyra, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmyra have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Palmyra is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Palmyra, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palmyra, IN

Average temperature in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Palmyra, IN

Average pressure in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palmyra, IN

Average wind speed in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Palmyra, IN

Average humidity in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Palmyra, IN

Average rainfall in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Palmyra, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palmyra, IN

Average snowfall in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palmyra, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palmyra, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Palmyra, IN

Average UV index in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Palmyra, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Palmyra, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Palmyra, IN

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

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

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