December weather forecast
Ridgeview, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ridgeview, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). In the month of December, Ridgeview witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeview, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Ridgeview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.6 days and collects up to 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ridgeview, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46 snowfall days, and 14.8" (376mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:49 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Ridgeview, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ridgeview, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ridgeview, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ridgeview, in December, during 9.9 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) 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 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ridgeview?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average temperature in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average pressure in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average wind speed in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average humidity in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average rainfall in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average snowfall in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridgeview, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ridgeview, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgeview, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Ridgeview, IN

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

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

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