December weather forecast
Prescott, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Prescott, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

In Prescott, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a cold 39.2°F (4°C). Throughout December, Prescott encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Prescott are January, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Prescott, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prescott, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Prescott, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Prescott, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Prescott, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Prescott, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Prescott, Indiana, is 4.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Prescott during December?

Prescott in December has an average high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Prescott?

The months with the highest humidity in Prescott, Indiana, are January, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Prescott?

The average relative humidity in December in Prescott, Indiana, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Prescott?

In Prescott, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Prescott in December?

In Prescott, Indiana, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prescott?

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

How many hours of daylight does Prescott have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Prescott?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prescott?

In Prescott, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Prescott?

The month with the lowest UV index in Prescott, Indiana, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Prescott?

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

Average temperature in December - Prescott, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Prescott, IN

Average pressure in December - Prescott, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prescott, IN

Average wind speed in December - Prescott, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 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 (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Prescott, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Prescott, IN

Average rainfall in December - Prescott, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Prescott, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Prescott, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prescott, IN

Average snowfall in December - Prescott, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prescott, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Prescott, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 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 and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prescott, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prescott, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Prescott, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Prescott, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Prescott, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Prescott, IN

Average visibility in December - Prescott, 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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