December weather forecast
Patoka, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Patoka, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 43°F (6.1°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Patoka observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Patoka records a steady low-temperature average of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Patoka, Indiana, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.4 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Patoka experiences an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Patoka, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Patoka, IN

Average temperature in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Patoka, IN

Average pressure in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Patoka, IN

Average wind speed in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Patoka, IN

Average humidity in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Patoka, IN

Average rainfall in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Patoka, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Patoka, IN

Average snowfall in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Patoka, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Patoka, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patoka, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Patoka, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Patoka, IN

Average UV index in December - Patoka, 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
Patoka, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Patoka, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Patoka, IN

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

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

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