December weather forecast
Paxton, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paxton, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Paxton is 80%.

Rainfall

In Paxton, Indiana, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.1 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Paxton, Indiana. In Paxton, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.8 snowfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Paxton, Indiana, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Paxton, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Paxton is December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Paxton, Indiana. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Paxton in December?

December temperatures in Paxton, Indiana, vary between a high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Paxton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Paxton is 80%.

How much does it rain in Paxton in December?

In December, in Paxton, Indiana, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Paxton in December?

In Paxton, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paxton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Paxton have in December?

In Paxton, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Paxton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paxton, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Paxton?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Paxton, Indiana, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Paxton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Paxton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Paxton?

In Paxton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Paxton, IN

Average temperature in December - Paxton, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Paxton, IN

Average pressure in December - Paxton, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paxton, IN

Average wind speed in December - Paxton, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Paxton, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Paxton, IN

Average rainfall in December - Paxton, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Paxton, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Paxton, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paxton, IN

Average snowfall in December - Paxton, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paxton, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Paxton, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paxton, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Paxton, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Paxton, IN

Average UV index in December - Paxton, 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
Paxton, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Paxton, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Paxton, IN

Average visibility in December - Paxton, 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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