December weather forecast
Rainsville, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rainsville, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 18.07" (459mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rainsville, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Rainsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Rainsville experiences an average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Rainsville is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rainsville, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rainsville have in December?

In Rainsville, Indiana, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Rainsville, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Rainsville, IN

Average pressure in December - Rainsville, 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
Rainsville, IN

Average wind speed in December - Rainsville, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rainsville, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rainsville, IN

Average rainfall in December - Rainsville, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Rainsville, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Rainsville, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rainsville, IN

Average snowfall in December - Rainsville, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rainsville, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Rainsville, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rainsville, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rainsville, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Rainsville, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rainsville, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rainsville, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Rainsville, IN

Average visibility in December - Rainsville, 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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