Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Rising Sun, Indiana, observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Rising Sun, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167 rainfall days, and 30.39" (772mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Rising Sun, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.9°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 (23.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rising Sun, 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 May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Rising Sun, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rising Sun, 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 29).
Average visibility in December
Rising Sun, IN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and July (5mi).
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