December weather forecast
Pettit, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pettit, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Pettit observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). In December, Pettit experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Pettit, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Pettit, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.4 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pettit, in December, during 8.8 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.6 snowfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pettit, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, in Pettit, the average high-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pettit, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pettit, during December, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Pettit is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pettit have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pettit is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pettit, IN

Average temperature in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°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 (31.8°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 (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Pettit, IN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pettit, IN

Average wind speed in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pettit, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Pettit, IN

Average rainfall in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Pettit, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pettit, IN

Average snowfall in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pettit, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pettit, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pettit, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pettit, IN

Average UV index in December - Pettit, 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
Pettit, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Pettit, IN

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

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

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