December weather forecast
Plainville, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plainville, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plainville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.3 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Plainville, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Plainville, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Plainville, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Plainville, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Plainville, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plainville?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Plainville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Plainville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

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?

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

Average temperature in December - Plainville, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Plainville, IN

Average pressure in December - Plainville, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Plainville, IN

Average wind speed in December - Plainville, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Plainville, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Plainville, IN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Plainville, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Plainville, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plainville, IN

Average snowfall in December - Plainville, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Plainville, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Plainville, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Plainville, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plainville, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Plainville, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Plainville, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Plainville, IN

Average UV index in December - Plainville, 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
Plainville, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Plainville, 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
Plainville, IN

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

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

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