December weather forecast
Providence, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Providence, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Providence's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). An average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Providence, Indiana, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Providence, during December, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Providence, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.

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 7:46 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Providence, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically 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 Providence have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Providence, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Providence, IN

Average temperature in December - Providence, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Providence, IN

Average pressure in December - Providence, 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
Providence, IN

Average wind speed in December - Providence, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Providence, IN

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Providence, IN

Average rainfall in December - Providence, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Providence, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Providence, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Providence, IN

Average snowfall in December - Providence, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Providence, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Providence, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Providence, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Providence, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Providence, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Providence, IN

Average UV index in December - Providence, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Providence, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Providence, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Providence, IN

Average visibility in December - Providence, 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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