December weather forecast
Prairieton, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prairieton, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average high of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

As Prairieton enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) of November to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 28.4°F (-2°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Prairieton, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.3 rainfall days, and 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Prairieton, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Prairieton, records 39.6°F (4.2°C), while the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Prairieton, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Prairieton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prairieton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Prairieton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prairieton, IN

Average temperature in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Prairieton, 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
Prairieton, IN

Average wind speed in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Prairieton, IN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prairieton, IN

Average snowfall in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Prairieton, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Prairieton, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Prairieton, 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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