December weather forecast
Petroleum, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Petroleum, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Petroleum in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Petroleum, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Petroleum, Indiana, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.6 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:45 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Petroleum, records 36.7°F (2.6°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in Petroleum in December?

In Petroleum, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Petroleum, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Petroleum?

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

How many hours of daylight does Petroleum have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Petroleum?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Petroleum?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Petroleum, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Petroleum, IN

Average temperature in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Petroleum, IN

Average pressure in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Petroleum, IN

Average wind speed in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Petroleum, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Petroleum, IN

Average rainfall in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Petroleum, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Petroleum, IN

Average snowfall in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Petroleum, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Petroleum, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Petroleum, IN

Average UV index in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Petroleum, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Petroleum, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Petroleum, IN

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

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

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